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
When you hear the word “serotonin,” you may be brought back to science or psychology class. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the brain, and it is part of the feel-good chemical group. According to the Cleveland Clinic, neurotransmitters like serotonin carry messages between nerve cells in the brain and throughout
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 sleeping I wake
Carbs, fats and proteins, we need all three! Fats, in particular, have developed a negative stigma over time. However, healthy fats do exist, and we should be consuming them regularly. What do healthy fats do for our bodies? First, they have the ability to raise and lower our high-density lipoprotein
As the famous saying goes, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” But what makes the morning meal so special? The energy our bodies use to function throughout the day is given to us through food. When you first wake up, your body is very low on energy
In life, you might feel like there is so much that is out of your control, but there are always parts of your day you can control. What’s more, each small action you take can have a ripple effect. You may think of a ripple effect as changing a perfectly
An engine is a vital component of a car. Take care of your engine, and your will car run better, longer. Similarly, our hearts are the engine of our bodies, and cardio is one of the many ways to take care of this engine. Upon hearing the word cardio, many
Whole grains have become a hot topic in recent years due to their health benefits. In fact, a recent nutrition guide released by the USDA recommends that at least half of the grains you consume are whole grains. What does the term whole grain mean, and what exactly are whole
The push-up is arguably one of the best bodyweight exercises for building strength and muscle in your chest and arms. While push-ups are a tried-and-true exercise, some may find them challenging. Others may want to take theirs to the next level. Below, we’ve listed five push-up variations in order from
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