How Lack of Sleep Affects Junk Food Cravings
We all know the importance of getting a good night’s sleep regularly, but according to the CDC, 1/3 of adults don’t get enough sleep. At least seven hours per night is recommended, as chronic...
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Eating For Impact: 7 Ways to Eat for Sleep
So far in our Eating for Impact series we’ve talked about Eating for Energy and Eating for Focus. This week’s topic: eating for better sleep. Nutrition and sleep are very closely related....
An Unhealthy Diet Could Hurt Your Brain
You know eating foods made with additives such as sugar, preservatives and artificial colors and flavors can take a toll on your health. Ultra-processed foods have been linked to a range of issues...
Eating for Impact: 6 Ways to Eat for Focus
In part one of our Eating for Impact series we talked about Eating for Energy. Now I’ll be sharing easy ways you can adjust your eating habits to improve your focus. There are two ways to...
Why You Should Consider Taking Adaptogenic Herbs
Herbal medicine has a long history of use for various ailments, but one particular class of herbs — in most cases derived from roots — suddenly feels trendy. Called adaptogens, these are plants...
Could Intermittent Fasting Actually Help You Live Longer?
Over the past couple years, intermittent fasting has gained significant attention for its potential role in weight loss, but recent research suggests there may be far more benefits to the strategy...
3 Best Practices For Better Mental Health
When most people exercise, eat right and place an emphasis on sleep, they’re doing so to improve their physical health. But all three factors are known to impact your mental health as well. A...
6 Must-Do’s For Your Best Sleep Ever
For some, to-do lists can feel a tad overwhelming. Especially when you make them at the beginning of what looks like a busy workday. But have you ever thought about making a pre-bed to-do list? Stick...
5 Active Winter Activities to Do With Friends and Family
With cold weather and short, dark days, winter requires some extra planning when it comes to staying active. But you need not spend sweater season on the couch with Netflix. Schedule these activities...
How to Get More Deep Sleep
Health experts agree: Not getting enough sleep is bad for you. It can mess with your heart health, immune system and even your weight-loss efforts. And while getting enough sleep overall is...
Why am I Stiff and Sore When I Wake Up?
Following a tough workout, you expect to be sore. Pushing and pulling heavy weights, going for a long run, or performing high-intensity intervals tests your muscles and stresses your joints, so...
6 Tips to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Last
Each year, millions of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. According to a recent survey, the most common goals involve improving fitness and diet, losing weight, and saving money. Each is a...
Causes, Symptoms and Treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder
The seasonal chill is setting in, there are fewer hours of daylight, and we’re layering on sweaters and snuggling in blankets. If you’re starting to feel a little off (and we’re not talking...
Can Apple Cider Vinegar Fix All Your Problems?
Spring cleaning isn’t just for closets. After months of cold weather and cravings for rich meals, our bodies deserve a reset. Thanks in part to an ever-expanding selection of health drinks, this...
Is Low Blood Sugar Disrupting Your Sleep?
Have you ever woken up in the middle-of-the-night and aren’t sure why? Or felt really restless at night and spent your time tossing and turning? The culprit may actually be low blood sugar. How...
7 Simple Ways to Refresh Your Routine for a Healthier New Year
People are creatures of habit. We like routines because they provide structure to our lives and help us know what to expect, but even the best routines can use an occasional revamp. By giving your...
5 Nap Strategies You Need to Know
If you think a nap is a nap is a nap, we’ve got news for you. Naps vary in length, intensity and function. There are hundreds (maybe thousands) of different nap styles. Some already have...
8 Creative Non-Food Ways to Connect With Loved Ones This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving’s a wonderful time to connect with family and friends, enjoy your favorite recipes, and start new traditions. If you’ve been working hard to get in shape this year, the holiday...
5 Stretches to Relieve Work-From-Home Pains
In this age of constant connectedness and digital everything, many of us spend the bulk of our days sitting down and staring at laptops and phones. This fact only increased during the pandemic, as...
5 Ways COVID-19 Could Have Hurt Your Relationship With Food — And How to Deal
If your relationship with food has been, err, strained since COVID-19, you’re not alone. While it’s OK and normal to stress eat or track your intake to safely lose weight from time to...
How Sleep Changes as You Age
Infants often sleep up to 17 hours per day. No, they aren’t just lazy — they need it. School kids require more sleep than teenagers, and teens need more than adults. As we age, our sleep...
How Men and Women Handle Stress Differently
If you’ve ever looked at your mom, dad or partner during a difficult situation and noticed inconsistencies in their reactions, it’s not your imagination. Men and women may experience stress...
Saunas Promote Heart Health and Longevity, Science Says
If you’ve ever used a sauna, you know just a few minutes basking in dry heat can relax your muscles, open your lungs and reduce stress. Because of these benefits, many health enthusiasts add the...
8 Ayurvedic Practices for Spring
In Sanskrit, Ayurveda translates to “science of life.” This 7,000-year-old medicinal system, which originated in India, is rooted in the belief that as the seasons change, so do our bodies in...
6 Weird Things That Happen in Your Sleep and What to Do About Them
If you’ve ever had something strange happen when trying to fall asleep, you’re definitely not alone. “People commonly report ‘weird’ things during or surrounding sleep,” says Dr....
Yes, Acupuncture May Help Relieve Joint Pain and Aid Sleep
If you ask around, chances are you’ll find at least one person who swears by acupuncture. In fact, the technique, which hails from traditional Chinese medicine and involves placing tiny needles at...
15 Stats on How the World Sleeps
You spend roughly 1/3 of your life asleep. Well, that’s provided you’re getting the recommended amount each night. According to the CDC, adults need seven or more hours of sleep for overall...
7 Ways to Actually Change Your Sleep Schedule
By now most of us know sleep is an essential part of any well-rounded health routine. For many people, improving their sleep means making changes to their sleep schedule, often to help them get...
Walking 2,000 More Steps a Day Could Help You Sleep Better
The advice to get more physical activity to see major benefits like better sleep might make you think you need a big-time boost, like doubling your daily step count to 20,000 steps. But research...
How Fitness Pros Spend Their Recovery Days
Health guidelines suggest we should all be moving more and sitting less. Regular exercise, to the tune of 150 minutes per week, is associated with a tougher heart, stronger bones, better weight...