Exercising for Stronger Bones
Bones function in the body to provide structural support while protecting internal organs and enabling movement. Bones also store minerals and produce blood cells. Therefore, strong and healthy bones are essential to maintain these functions for overall health and well-being. Bone mass peaks between the ages of 25 and 30 years and then gradually declines […]
Super Blue Fruits
Blue fruits get their vibrant color from the plant compound called polyphenols. They are high in anthocyanin which is a polyphenolic pigment responsible for the blue hues. Research suggests that diets high in anthocyanin promotes heart health while reducing risk of type 2 diabetes, certain cancers and obesity among other diseases. Here are powerful blue […]
Morning Stretches to Start Your Day
Including some stretching in your daily morning routine can help energize you for the day. That could mean you can skip that coffee until mid-morning, when you might need it more. Stretching can also help you go into the day with higher levels of confidence. The stretching sequence described here can take less than […]
New Year’s Resolutions: Tips for Keeping Them This Year
The start of a new year is the perfect time to turn a new page, which is probably why so many people create New Year’s Resolutions. A new year often feels like a fresh start, a great opportunity to eliminate bad habits and establish new routines that will help you grow psychologically, emotionally, socially, physically, […]
Eating and Drinking This Holiday Season
‘Tis the season for family, festivity, and food – lots of food. Temptations are everywhere, and parties and travel disrupt daily routines. What’s more, it all goes on for weeks! It’s that time of year that our taste buds love but waistlines and routines hate: the holidays. The holiday season is all about celebrating, togetherness, […]
How to Fall Asleep Quickly
Spending more time trying to fall asleep rather than actually sleeping? You’re not alone. Just the act of trying too hard can cause (or continue) a cycle of anxious, nerve-wracking energy that keeps our minds awake. And if your mind can’t sleep, it’s really difficult for your body to follow. But there are scientific tricks […]
Breathing Exercises that Help with Anxiety
If you feel breathless due to anxiety, there are breathing techniques you can try to alleviate symptoms and start feeling better. Let’s look at several techniques you can do at any point during your day. These can build into longer moments for yourself. Lengthen your exhale Inhaling deeply may not always calm you down. Taking […]
Tips to Help in Fixing Lower Back Pain
Whether it’s from lifting heavy objects at work or around the house, an athletic injury or injury from strenuous activity, lower back pain affects many of us at some point in our lives. Low back pain can result from an acute injury or from chronic overuse that leads to arthritis. This, in turn, can break […]
High Protein Dinner Recipes
It’s dinner time, what’s on the menu? Whether the goal is to lose weight, improve overall health, a well-balanced meal should be the aim. Protein has been receiving a lot of attention recently. High-protein diets are touted for their ability to help with satiety and weight loss. Getting enough protein in your post workout meal […]
Simple Ways to Make Sure You Feel Your Best This Summer
Inflammation is the root of many health conditions including and not limited to heart disease and arthritis. Finding ways to reduce inflammation during summertime is particularly important since hotter temperatures make chronic inflammation symptoms worse. Here are three ways to reduce inflammation and get to feeling your best. 1. Lower sugar intake There are two main […]
