4 Reasons Sleeping in Is Bad For Your Health
For most of us, it’s hard to get the requisite 7–9 hours of sleep a night. But before you think getting nine or more hours of sleep is like extra credit, think again. The next time you’re...
Jodi Helmer
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Jodi Helmer writes about health and wellness for publications like WebMD, AARP, Shape, Woman’s Day, Arthritis Today and Costco Connection among others. She often comes up with the best story ideas while hiking with her rescue dogs. You can read Jodi’s work or follow her on Twitter @helmerjodi.
Should You Join a Stretching Studio?
You go to the gym to use the treadmill, elliptical machine and weights but would you join a gym just to stretch? The latest trend of boutique stretching studios is betting on it. Too often,...
4 Common Weight-Loss Pitfalls That Lead to Weight Gain
Congratulations: You worked hard to hit your goal weight and you made it. However, maintaining weight loss might be harder than you think. Research presented at The Endocrine Society’s annual...
Waking up Early Could Make You Happier
If you spend the first part of your day hitting the snooze button and snuggling deeper under the covers, it could be affecting your mood. Early risers tend to be happier and healthier than those who...
Does Exercise Make You Happier Than Money?
The old adage “money can’t buy happiness” might not be true if you buy a treadmill, hire a personal trainer or sign up for a gym membership. A new study published in The Lancet explored the...