As the year comes to an end, it’s important to take time to check in with yourself, reflect and set tangible goals for the year ahead. When setting these goals, don’t forget about your mental health. As you look at the graphic below, reflect on a few key areas you’d
The holiday season is a time to gather with your loved ones, and what better way to celebrate than with food? Food brings us together, but it’s also very easy to overindulge during the holidays. If we adjust our holiday nutrition mindset and maintain heathy habits, we can strike a
Exercise has been proven to decrease the risk of major diseases, fight off the effects of aging, keep metabolisms fast and foster a positive mental state. Regular movement also increases our overall enjoyment of life. The positive effects of movement are just as beneficial when it comes to diabetes. Exercise
The mythical Fountain of Youth allegedly restores the youth of anyone who drinks or bathes in it. Stories of such a fountain have been recounted around the world for thousands of years, appearing in early writings and causing many to search for its powers. If only such a thing existed.
We are stronger together. This fact rings true in many ways: Two hands are stronger than one, two heads are smarter than one and two hearts are healthier than one. Connection with others is vital to our survival. Social connections can decrease anxiety and depression, help us regulate our emotions,
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
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