Find activities that will keep you coming back for more There’s no better time than now to get excited about fitness again. Regular physical activity is good for everyone’s health – and people of all ages and body types can be physically active. And there are many reasons to feel great about yourself after any…
Foods That May Improve Flexibility Increasing flexibility is more than simply eating a healthy diet. Drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated and regular exercise (including a variety of flexibility-boosting stretching techniques) is key when you want to be able to touch your toes with ease. A healthy diet packed with anti-inflammatory foods is your best…
Do Meditation At Home From start to finish, this article will give you quick, easy steps to follow so that you can meditate at home regularly. You’ll begin by assessing, identifying and altering things that need to change in your home environment. You’ll end by understanding the basics of meditation so that you can let…
Water Aerobics Can Keep You Fit As You Age Regular physical activity is important regardless of your current age and fitness level. It’s never too late to get started with a new exercise routine. Dedication to living a healthy, active lifestyle as you age can help to counteract aging effects, such as muscle loss, decreased…
Healthy Reasons to Love Cinnamon Cinnamon has long been used for not only making food taste better, but also for home remedies and medicinal purposes. And while there’s not much strongly supported clinical evidence that confirms the health benefits of the spice, many small studies suggest that it does come with some perks. Clocking in at only six…
Healthy Foods for a Better Brain Foods such as sodas, cakes and cookies that contain high fructose corn syrup and other sweeteners have been linked to interruptions in the brain. Also, limiting processed foods that contain simple grains such as enriched flour, may have a detrimental effect on your brain power. Instead, focusing on whole…
What Can I Eat with Celiac Disease? Eggs for Vitamin D Eggs once suffered from a misconception that they increase cholesterol levels. Actually, eggs offer a strong gluten-free source of copper and selenium. They are one of the few dietary sources of vitamin D. For more nutritional value, add some cheese and salsa to make…
What meditation means to your body and mind The actual practice of meditation can be done in many different ways but the one type that has shown promising results is known as mindfulness meditation. The purpose of the practice is to train your mind to be firmly focused on the present moment. It involves the…
Quitting smoking and managing weight The average amount of weight that people gain after stopping smoking is about four to five kilograms over five years. Most of the weight gain occurs in the year after quitting, particularly in the first three months. People who quit smoking can have very different experiences with weight change, ranging…
Your go-to food might need to go When it comes to making food choices, a lot of times we’re simply on autopilot. We have what I call our diet defaults, those automatic choices we find ourselves making without really considering the alternatives. Depending on whether they are healthy choices or unhealthy ones, your diet defaults…
