Inflammation can be a significant health concern and is often associated with your diet. On a basic level, inflammation is your body’s natural response to injury or illness and usually goes away on its own. However, chronic inflammation is a different kind of inflammation that can affect your whole body.
What makes you happy? August is Happiness Happens Month and is dedicated to celebrating anything and everything that makes you happy. Happiness is a choice, and being happy doesn’t mean your life is problem-free. Happiness is a life-long pursuit and requires you to make a conscious effort to appreciate and
Warm sunshine, a soft breeze and the freshness of nature are reasons enough to enjoy an outdoor bike ride, but did you know the benefits of biking outside go far beyond the beauty of the activity? Biking causes fewer injuries and strains than most workouts, improves cardiovascular health, builds stronger muscles,
June is Great Outdoors Month — a nationally recognized celebration of America’s public lands and waters and the many ways to enjoy them. Warmer temperatures and sunny days make June the perfect time to experience beautiful natural spaces. This could mean walking or running outside, but it could also look
Feeling too busy to work out? Exercising in short spurts may be the answer when you are running low on minutes and motivation. The mini workout requires less time, frequently needs little or no equipment, benefits all fitness levels and promotes consistent exercise habits. Mini workouts are short workout sessions
Protein, found in every cell within our bodies, is a molecule that is foundational for life. It is made up of amino acids and supports our bodily functions, from forming the structure of cells to helping them communicate. Protein is also essential to the functioning of our organs and tissues,
Spring is officially here, which means it’s time to get ready for warm temperatures, long days and seasonal produce! Although these days you can find almost any kind of produce at your neighborhood supermarket, it is beneficial to shop for local, in-season fruits and vegetables. These are often cheaper, more
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your to-do list seems endless, deadlines are fast-approaching and you are totally stressed out? Stress management is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. But what really is stress, and how does it affect us? In honor of National Stress Awareness
The term “forest bathing” emerged in Japan in the 1980s as a way for the country’s residents to cure tech-boom burnout and connect with and protect the nation’s forests. In Japanese, “shinrin-yoku” means “bathing in the forest atmosphere” or “taking in the forest through your senses.” Science supports the theory
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