Music has always been a huge part of world culture. It brings people together through song and dance, shares stories both old and new, and makes long road trips more enjoyable. It also is a huge part of our exercise routines. Many of us choose to listen to music while
Do you let snack attacks get the best of you? Typically, snacking gets a bad rap because the foods most often selected are processed and unhealthy, providing little to no nutritional value. Think about the following fact: between-meal munching makes up nearly one quarter of your daily caloric intake. When
The alarm clock sounds, and you slowly make your way out of bed. You sleepily stumble to the kitchen to pour yourself a hot mug of coffee or tea and then find yourself on the couch, turning on the TV or scrolling through your phone to catch up on the
Read the following statements. Do they apply to you presently? • I fall asleep within 15–20 minutes of lying down • I regularly sleep a total of 7–9 hours in a 24-hour period • My sleep is continuous; I don’t have long periods of lying awake when I should be
Dear Protein, What are you? How do I get you? Why are you so important? Are you really as important as others make you out to be? Protein is a hot topic in our culture, but it’s actually a lot simpler than it seems. It’s an essential nutrient made up
Moving more throughout your day is a guaranteed way to improve your health. Researchers say that the more non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) you get throughout the day, the healthier you become. NEAT is any movement you do that is not a planned workout routine. Below are some simple ways to
Whole grains have become a hot topic in recent years due to their health benefits. In fact, the most recent nutrition guide released by the USDA recommends that at least half of the grains you consume are whole grains. However, what does the term whole grain mean, and what exactly
Rest is a bodily state characterized by minimal labor and exertion. Recovery is the process of returning to your normal state after a period of exhaustion. The goals of rest and recovery are to reduce anxiousness, help our bodies recuperate after an exercise bout and restore us to a calm
Selecting the right foods is crucial for healthy eating, and knowing how to properly read a food label is essential for doing so. Below is a graphic that breaks up the four key parts of a food label followed by brief descriptions explaining how to properly interpret each section. Understanding
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