Exercise. We all know we need it. But your bones will be particularly thankful to you if you get up and go. No matter your fitness level or what you do, staying active will help to strengthen your body. Check out these special perks that exercise... (Read More)

Do you feel out of sorts some days in the fall and winter? You're not alone. The days are shorter, the commutes to work are often more difficult, it gets darker more quickly and we spend much of our time indoors. It's no wonder many of us catch the... (Read More)

It's estimated that more than 100 million Americans have high blood pressure. Surprised? High blood pressure can damage your health in many different ways. It can affect your heart, brain and eyes. And it's the second leading cause of kidney disease... (Read More)

Stress levels starting to rise? It's a common feeling during the holidays when we are pulled in so many different directions. Here are four simple steps you can take to more effectively manage stress during a busy time of the year: | Breathe... (Read More)

Keeping tabs on how much sugar you’re consuming each day is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, especially if you’ve been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes. The problem: Sugar has made its way into almost all of the processed foods... (Read More)

Even if you're committed to making healthy food choices, it's easy to overindulge in the last three months of the year. Friends and family gather. Inclement weather can keep you indoors. Holiday traditions are defined by and infused with food, often... (Read More)

Are you familiar with mantras? Within the practice of meditation and yoga, a mantra is a word or a sound repeated to help with concentration and to help create a sense of calm. But a mantra also can be a statement or slogan repeated frequently to... (Read More)

Fall is such a fun time of the year. It's a time to shift from the busy, outdoor-oriented schedule of summer to a more reflective, restorative time. Take advantage of the change in the seasons to assess your health and take steps to improve it. Are... (Read More)

You've probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? The whole idea behind breakfast is to have a strong start to your day, so why do so many people skip it altogether? Surveys show that the No. 1 reason that people... (Read More)