We all experience stress from time to time (or all the time!). Stress and anxiety may be a normal part of life, but luckily, there are lots of things that you can do to help reduce your stress and the effects that it has on your body. Lots of people talk about meditation, exercise, and […]
Everyone knows that exercise is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Working out regularly has a ton of benefits, including: faster metabolism/weight loss muscle growth more energy better mood better skin improved brain function better sleep
As we age, there are a lot of reasons why exercise becomes more difficult: stiff muscles, aching joints, and general fatigue are just a few of the barriers that can make exercise difficult for older adults. However, if you’re doing the right exercises the right way, you can still make regular physical activity a part […]
Whether you’re touring a gym, searching for fitness classes, or browsing for workout equipment online, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all of the choices. It seems like every day, a new workout or piece of equipment is trending on all of the fitness blogs. How are you supposed to figure out which one is […]
In a volatile, changing, uncertain world, you may find yourself dealing with unusually high amounts of stress. There are a lot of ways to reduce your stress: meditation, exercise, and therapy, just to name a few. However, many people are unaware that the foods they eat can actually impact their levels of stress. Stress is […]
With much of the world’s workplaces and social gathering spots shut down for the foreseeable future, the majority of us are spending much more time at home than usual. In particular, many people are spending their working hours doing their jobs from home. While this has made for a nice little break from the office, […]
With most diet plans, less is more. When you’re thinking about losing weight, you’re generally thinking about putting less into your body so that the number on the scale starts to shrink. While it is true that you’ll probably need to cut calories if you want to see any significant weight loss, there is one […]
For decades, weight-loss programs that include a social component have existed alongside the fad programs that come and go with each new diet trend. However, even after trendy diets fade into oblivion, more socially oriented programs continue to dominate in the weight loss scene. Why is this the case? According to some experts, adding a […]
According to the Sleep Health Foundation’s Sleep Health Survey of Australian Adults, between 33% and 45% of adults suffer from sleep difficulties. On average, Australian adults report sleeping for less than seven hours each night, and the consequences for the lack of rest can be felt in many aspects of waking life. According to the […]
If you pay attention to the news related to health and nutrition you’ve probably heard the term superfood. Superfoods are foods that contain high levels of either nutrients or bioactive phytochemicals. According to some nutrition experts, including superfoods in your diet can have major positive impacts on the overall health of your body. In addition […]