Do you want to be strong? Lean? Have bulging muscles? Or maybe your goal is to achieve all three! Ever since exercise has made its
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Breathe in, Breathe Out: A Simple Guide to Box Breathing
Stress. We all have it. Our society thrives on it. But what if there was a simple way to combat stress in both the short and long-term that required nothing more than a few minutes of intentional breathing? When we… read more
Ted Talks: Back at It
The first time I ever had my back go out on me was about 15 years ago. I reached around to the back seat of the car, pulled some kind of muscle and grimaced like a lemon-sucking baby. Later that day, I was standing up to… read more
Health Insurance for the Traveler
Your bags are packed, itinerary set, passport in hand – you are ready! But have you stopped to consider what you might do if the unexpected happens? While nobody anticipates their vacation going awry, sometimes things arise unexpectedly and it’s… read more
How Food Can Improve Our Moods
Sometimes a good meal is all you need to lift your spirits, but choosing the exact foods that have happiness built in them can also be a good cure for the blues! Chocolate We have heard for years about the… read more
Is Happiness a Choice?
I’m sure most of us have heard the age-old question: Is the glass half empty or half full? Well, it all depends on how you choose to look at it. From when we wake up and pick out our clothes… read more
Sharing Your Bed: The Pros and Cons of Co-Sleeping with Your Pet
Do you co-sleep with your pet? Are they consistently drooling on your pillow or snoring in your ear? Although one of the many benefits of owning a pet is having a built-in cuddle companion, there may be such a thing… read more
Can Foods That Are High in Zinc Keep You Healthy?
You’ve probably heard the adage “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But, what if you could eat more than just an apple to stay healthy? What about foods that are high in zinc? In fact, several foods that… 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
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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
Band-Aid: Using Resistance Bands
When building your exercise equipment repertoire, it is important to think about how much space it takes up, and how many different exercises you can do with it. Enter the numerous benefits of resistance bands. Resistance bands offer a wide… 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