Reading Time: 3 minutes During warmer months, the sun’s rays are especially strong. And while a sunny day feels great and tans are popular, too much sun is a big risk to your health. The following sun safety tips will help you navigate the summer months in a way that’s friendly to your body’s largest organ: your skin! The Danger of Ultraviolet Sun Rays … Read More
How to Make Eating Out Healthy: 7 Easy Rules to Follow
Reading Time: 3 minutes The best way to eat healthy meals is by making your own. But what if you’re traveling, on vacation, at a work dinner or having a nice dinner out with friends or family? There’s nothing wrong with eating out occasionally, but it can make eating more challenging. These simple guidelines can help you avoid the carb slump, beat the sodium … Read More
Simple Tips for Making Healthy Salads (Plus 3 Unhealthy Salads to Never Eat)
Reading Time: 3 minutes Summer is in full-swing, and it’s the perfect time for cool, crisp, healthy salads. But you don’t need warm weather as an excuse to eat more greens and veggies. Salads are a great idea any time of year because they’re packed with fiber and important vitamins and minerals (like vitamins A, B, C, and E, calcium, magnesium, and potassium) you … Read More
Sitting Too Much is Dangerous: 5 Ways to Move Your Body More
Reading Time: 3 minutes Did you know that sitting too much can increase your risk of almost every disease? A study from the American Cancer Society has demonstrated the dangers of sitting for too long. It suggests that women who sit for six or more hours per day increase their risk of dying early by 19 percent compared with women who sit less than … Read More