Last night, I attended an event that required a suit. One friend saw me and said, “Are you ok?” Another said, “Did you run here?”
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Meet Probiotics’ Friend, Prebiotics
While many of us are familiar with probiotics, we cannot forget about their counterpart – prebiotics. Let's explore the importance of prebiotics and how to ensure our body gets them. About the digestive tract An entire ecosystem of living microorganisms… read more
How to Lift and Tighten The Dreaded Saggy Skin
Sir Issac Newton famously discovered the effects of gravity by watching an apple fall from a tree. He noticed that it was pulled to the ground. Although this invisible force has been essential to human life, it can do a… read more
A Look at History’s Most Bizarre Diets
You’ve probably heard about some of the crazy fad diets that people have sworn by in the past hundred years. Your parents and grandparents and even great grandparents may have tried these diets to lose weight. You’ve likely wondered how… read more
Alternative Home Options
As home prices continue to climb and lifestyles evolve, more Americans are rethinking what it means to have a place to call home. From tiny houses and converted vans, to floating homes and shipping container dwellings, a wave of unconventional… read more
Curious About Crying? Here’s Why It’s Good For You
Too often, crying is only associated with emotion. People imagine interrupted breathing, quivering lips and weepy eyes, but it goes far beyond that; emotion only scratches the surface of why humans cry. Crying is a jack-of-all-trades. Not only is it a physical way to express emotion, but… read more
Which Rice is Right for You?
Rice may be the second-most consumed grain in the world, but it has many first-place attributes. Rice comes in many different colors and lengths with each variety providing unique flavors, textures and nutrients. Each tiny rice grain is packed with… read more
Using Biophilic Design to Boost Your Health
In a time of digital stimulation and concrete jungles, our need for a return to nature is more vital than ever. Enter biophilic home design - an architectural and interior design philosophy rooted in our innate human connection to the… read more
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Addicted to Fitness
Regular exercise is essential for optimal physical and emotional health but is it possible to have too much of a good thing? The Department of Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends that adults complete 150 to 300… read more
Workouts for the Week
The Lunge: Easy At-Home Exercises That Give Big Results
The lunge is an oldie but goodie. During 2020, when all had to be at home, people looked online and in print for workouts they could do in their homes with little to no equipment. One movement that became a… read more
Get 10,000 Steps In a Day – the Easy Way!
10,000 seems to be the magic number... when it comes to steps, of course. Now, every fitness tracking watch and app pushes us to get to that 10,000 steps mark, but sometimes it just seems impossible – especially for those… read more
Workout Safety 101: Stay Fit, Stay Safe
Engaging in regular exercise is a fantastic way to maintain fitness and overall well-being. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine physical activity can help strengthen our bones and muscles, reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease… read more
Walking: Improve Your Mental and Physical Health
National Take a Walk in the Park Day is March 30! Looking for an easy way to improve your mental and physical health? Try walking! We have some tips for getting the most out of your daily walks. What time… read more
Get Involved With These Sports to Stay Active As You Age
We know that exercise is important to us as we get older, but sometimes hitting the gym isn’t enough. Running on the treadmill, using machines or even taking classes at the gym may not be your cup of tea, but… read more
Find Out Why You Should Try Water Aerobics
The term water aerobics has gotten a bad rep, constantly coming off as an easy exercise performed in the shallow end of the pool. However, water aerobics applies to several different water activities that increase your breathing and heart rate… read more