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
Healthy and Refreshing Summer Foods
Reading Time: 4 minutes Warm weather meals generally call for different recipes than cold weather. Who wants soup when it’s 100 degrees outside?! So, we’ve Googled, read, and pulled out all the cookbooks in order to find some healthy and refreshing summer foods to enjoy. First, let’s explore some delicious in-season foods. If you’ve ever started your own back yard garden, or perhaps lived … Read More
Men’s Health: Nutritional Help for 3 Common Male Health Risks
Reading Time: 3 minutes June is Men’s Health Month, which is a great reminder for men to make an appointment for their annual physical and take better care of their health. All too often, guys don’t pay enough attention to what’s going on inside their bodies. So, we want to highlight some main health concerns men face, as well as offer pointers for staying … Read More
Summer Hair Care
Reading Time: 3 minutes The focus for many of our blog articles has been on summer and how to survive it safely! This week we’re going to cover what you should know about summer hair care. While most of you plan to get out and either walk the kids through the zoo or attend your HIIT class, you’re likely finding that sweat is causing … Read More
10 Healthy Gift Ideas for Dad
Reading Time: 2 minutes With Father’s Day around the corner, thinking up new and creative gift ideas for Dad can be a challenge. So, instead of another tie or coffee mug, how about finding gifts to help the Dad in your life get (or stay) on a healthy path? Plan an Outdoor Experience or Special Event Instead of focusing on “stuff”, why not give … Read More
Summer Sunscreen Safety
Reading Time: 2 minutes The bright and sunny weather is making its way across most of the country. So, now it’s time to start thinking about summer sunscreen safety. If you’re like most health-conscious people, you’re probably stuck on the same questions every summer. What can I use for sunscreen? How do I know it’s safe? Does it really work? With so many questions, … Read More
Top 4 Senior Health Tips for Staying Active and Engaged at Any Age
Reading Time: 3 minutes You’re never too old, and it’s never too late, to do activities for your physical, emotional and mental health. You can enrich your life at any age—and start at any time! Whether you’re an older adult or love an older adult in your life, here are some senior health tips to lift you up and help you feel great through … Read More
9 Simple Workplace Wellness Ideas for a Healthier Office
Reading Time: 3 minutes A healthy work environment is key to having happy and satisfied employees. And since many office workers struggle to get enough physical activity or eat well, why not encourage their health journeys—while boosting office morale—by incorporating health and wellness into the workday? The benefits of encouraging healthy habits in the workplace include: Healthier and happier employees Increased engagement and productivity … Read More
15 Healthy Gift Ideas for Mom
Reading Time: 3 minutes There’s never a bad time to let Mom know she’s loved and appreciated. And a great way to do so is by supporting her health and wellness! Whether you need a Mother’s Day gift, birthday gift, or just want to show her you care, here are some healthy gift ideas just about any mom will love. 1. Bluetooth Headphones Whether … Read More