Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? Your overall health and wellness are directly related to your heart, which means what’s beneficial to your heart is also good for your brain and body. Lifestyle changes, such as reduced sodium intake and less
Have five fruits and vegetables per day to stay healthy all the way! The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that half of your plate consists of fruit and vegetables and that you “eat the rainbow.” This phrase refers to the importance of eating a variety of fruits and vegetables,
Movement is a necessary part of a healthy lifestyle. Our bodies are designed to move, and living a sedentary lifestyle can have a significantly negative impact on how our bodies function. Moving throughout the day is a guaranteed way to improve your overall health and well-being, increase your brain function,
Every year, people around the world participate in the age-old tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. Yet every year, most people give up on their resolutions after a few short weeks. In fact, according to a recent study, only 40-46% of people will be successful at maintaining their resolutions after
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
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy all the fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables available to you locally. Berries, some of summer’s delicious in-season fruits, are the healthiest you can eat due to their plant pigments called anthocyanins. These pigments are responsible for the deep blue, red and purple hues
As summer begins, many people experience a change in routine. Whether it is going back into the office more frequently, ending the school year, going to camp, or spending more time at the beach, lake or pool, the summer months often mean less structure and more time eating on the
Snacking refers to the foods you eat during the day other than your main meals. Most of us snack to satisfy a craving, fend off hunger pangs or for no reason other than boredom. Consumed correctly, snacks can be part of an overall healthy eating pattern and do not have
Our lives today involve a lot of sitting. We sit in cars, at our desks, on the couch and beyond. However, our bodies are designed for movement, and historically people moved much more than we do now. Our ancestors walked, ran, climbed, crawled, dug, and carried heavy items, but human
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