Next week marks Sleep Awareness Week. Interestingly, Sleep Awareness Week coincides with the start of Daylight Saving Time, when most Americans lose an hour of sleep by turning their clocks forward one hour.
Strength Training for All Ages: Benefits and How to Get Started
For decades, many in the health and wellness community have praised the benefits of walking—and for good reason. People of just about any fitness level can walk. A comfortable pair of shoes is the required “equipment,” and it can be …
How a Healthy Diet Helps Your Brain
We’ve long known that eating our veggies and avoiding processed junk foods is good for our bodies, but we are now learning that making good food choices has even wider health benefits. A mounting body of evidence points to an …
The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar
Note: Some of the recommendations in this article may have to be modified for people with diabetes. Always speak to your health care provider before making changes to your diet.
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Heart-Healthy Game Day Snacks
The big game is just a few days away, and it’s not an official party without the snacks. No matter which team you’re rooting for, you’ll want these heart-healthy, tasty options as part of your game plan.
The team at …
8 Ways to Manage Loneliness
Last year, a Meta-Gallup survey found that nearly one in four people worldwide is lonely – sparking conversation about the “loneliness epidemic” and its adverse effects on the health and well-being of our society.
5 Tips to Increase Immunity and Fight Infection
During cold and flu season, we all try to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe and healthy. Fortunately, with a few simple lifestyle changes, you can increase your immunity to fend off illness during the winter – and all …
Understanding HPV: It Can Affect Anyone
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. By age 50, approximately 80% of women and men have been infected with some type of HPV, but most people never know that they have the …
Trying to Lose Weight? Don’t Fall for These Myths.
It is that time of season when you may be thinking: “New Year. New You.” Among the most popular new year goals is the pursuit of a healthier, more vibrant lifestyle, which often includes weight loss.
13 Unhealthy Foods That May Surprise You
With the start of the new year, many of us have pledged to pay more attention to what we eat. Adding extra servings of fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to our diets are positive steps. Making good decisions, however, …