During the holidays, it’s tempting to throw your workouts by the wayside with the promise to start again after the New Year. Research shows that when regular exercise stops, de-training occurs within a few weeks. It’s better to shift to…
The Benefits of Gratitude and How to Get Started There are plenty of reasons to practice gratitude, including benefits to your overall mental health and well-being. Practicing gratitude can mean different things to different people. From daily journaling to…
When it comes to grilling, don’t just think summertime…and not just for meat. Here’s how to avoid some common pitfalls and make sure your food is safe, healthy, and grilled to perfection. Marinate ■ Cooking meat, poultry, or fish at…
It’s easy to simply skip a post-walk stretch session, however, finish with a short stretch and you will benefit on many levels including feeling more limber! No one wants to extend their workout longer than they have to, but experts…
Are you sleeping enough? A lack of shut-eye might just be the thing keeping you from reaching your health and wellness goals. The average adult needs 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. Get the right amount and you…
Strategies to Manage Stress and Anxiety During COVID-19 Many of us are feeling uncertainty about what they future will look like given the current interruption of our lives due to COVID-19 and this is causing extreme stress and anxiety. While…
How to Make a Face Mask What you will need – 100% cotton, higher thread count fabric, pillowcase or sheet (all fabrics need to be preshrunk in a hot wash) – 1/8” or 1⁄4” flat elastic – If possible, please…
Just 10 years ago, no one was looking down at their phone or tablet as much as they do now in the Age of Smartphones. These devices house all our addictions—from Instagram to texting, Netflix to email—and most of us…
HOW TO START WORKING OUT IN THE MORNING How to start working out in the morning when you’re not a morning person by nature? 8 top tips to help you become an early gym goer Prepare everything the night…