The healthy lifestyle equation: Exercise + Nutrition + Sleep + Mental Health = Healthy Living When we are effective in these areas, we optimize our health. Arguably, sleep is the most important piece of this equation. Each other piece is also extremely important, but we dedicate the most time each
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With today’s diet culture, developing and maintaining a healthy relationship with food can be difficult. You have been conditioned to believe certain food rules exist: no eating after a certain time of day, certain foods or food groups are bad and skipping meals is the fastest way to achieve the
When you think of preventative health measures, what comes to mind? Some of the obvious ones are routine doctor visits, regular exercise, good sleep and quality nutrition, but you may not know that gut health is also a major preventative health measure. This is where we will focus our attention
Summer is here, and with it comes more opportunity to lace up your sneakers and get outside for a walk or run. But before you pound the pavement and rack up your summer miles, check in with yourself: Are you doing everything possible to keep your body in prehab and
The weather is warming, the days are growing longer and the familiar pull of our taste buds to lighter, sweeter summer fare is finally here. Think ice cream sandwiches by the pool, burgers on the grill and potato salad in tow. What foods scream summer to you? This summer, enjoy
We’ve all heard it: “Carbs are bad and make you gain weight, and you need to be on a low-carb diet to achieve your fitness goals.” If there’s one myth in the fitness and nutrition industry that needs debunking, it’s the crazy idea we should deprive our body of carbohydrates.
What drives you to pick up a weight, go on a walk or run, get on a bike or take an exercise class? We all have different motivations for working out. Here are some common motivating factors: Building strength Losing weight Burning off steam Getting your baseline health numbers under
By now, you should understand the importance of moving more throughout your day. Taking time to stand up, get your steps in, stretch or move your body throughout the day has a profound effect on your energy levels, metabolic rate, mental state and overall health. Remember, the goal is to
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