Individuals who age ‘ gracefully are able to find a balance between the inevitability that every day brings them one day closer to death and the value of doing whatever they can to remain healthy and vital as long as they can. Although mortality is a fact of life, so is the fact that many…

Fitness, by Laura Newc This New Year, millions of Americans will don their sneakers, shimmy into their gym shorts, and resolve to transform their fitness in the months ahead. These visions of physical grandeur vary widely. One person might aim to walk for an hour three times each week; another might plan to run five marathons…

Good sleep eludes so many of us in our stressful, hectic lifestyles. Most of us don’t get enough sleep and the sleep we do get is less than optimal. Not having enough sleep makes us cranky and less able to function the next day. But, practicing good sleep hygiene can set you up for having…

You’ve probably had many cold and flu viruses over the years. But you may still be surprised by just how bad a cold or the flu make you feel. And you may not remember what treatments work best or when to see a doctor. From prevention to treatment, here are the top seven things you…

Real sun protection doesn’t come from slathering on sunscreen. It comes from the inside out, from avoiding inflammatory foods and getting plenty of good protective fats, which help the body anti-inflame and heal. The biggest thing you can do to prevent sunburn is to eat an anti-inflammatory diet.Avoid all grains, legumes, soy, dairy that isn’t…

If you’re like most Americans, you may struggle to maintain a healthy weight. Fighting obesity is a big concern for most people, but staying in shape can be a challenge. Extreme diets and gimmicky exercise plans only make weight woes worse, so if you want to wage a war against obesity, it’s best to do…

Potatoes for lower blood pressure?  Sauerkraut for a healthy stomach?  What’s surprisingly good for you?  Coconut water, chia seeds, acai berry—there seems to be a new exotic or hard-to-find “super food” every month. So you might be surprised to hear that some items you keep stocked in your refrigerator or kitchen pantry also pack some…

Beginner kettlebell exercises are an excellent way to add variety to your workout routine, whether you’re new to strength training or you’re just faithful to your trusty 15-pound dumbbells. Using different equipment offers up new ways to work your muscles, which is key to seeing results, and there are endless ways to burn out your…

Yoga has been around for more than 5000 years. While its popularity in the west just increased within the past few decades, Yogis from India have already been practicing yoga in caves for a long time as a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline.  Considering the age of this practice, it’s natural to believe that it…

Imagine working four hours a day, nine months a year, and earning all the money you need to do exactly what you want with your free time.  That’s how the average worker should be living now, according to predictions made a century ago. Despite the introduction of many labor-saving devices in the workplace and home,…