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You want to exercise. You know it’s good for both your mind and body. And you actually feel better when you do it. So what’s getting in the way? Maybe dozens of things. Some are pretty persuasive too. Life happens. But other times, excuses are … well, just excuses.
Here are some common thoughts that derail good exercise intentions—and tips for what to do about them.
Making one healthy choice at a time. That’s what it takes to eat a good diet. And swapping one food item for a healthier one can make a big difference. It can help you lower the amount of fat you eat. Other trade-offs add vitamins and nutrients to your diet.
Here are a few simple food switches you can try.
National Sleep Awareness Week (March 2 – 9) is designed to spotlight the importance of getting sufficient z’s.
Sleep needs vary across ages and are especially impacted by lifestyle and health. To determine how much sleep you need, it’s important to assess not only where you fall on the “sleep needs spectrum,” but also to examine what lifestyle factors are affecting the quality and quantity of your sleep such as work schedules and stress. To get the sleep you need, you must look at the big picture.
It’s 5:00 – do you know what you’re having for dinner? If so, you’re probably less stressed knowing the ingredients are ready and waiting for a healthy meal you actually have time to prepare. If not, you may be dreading coming home to an empty refrigerator, tempting you to give in to pleas for fast food.
Preparing healthy meals during the week really can be easy if you have a good plan. Here are some tips to help you get started.
What do splinters, animal scratches and burns that break the skin have in common? Besides causing pain, they put people at risk of being infected with tetanus.
This dangerous disease is caused by bacteria found in soil almost everywhere. And it can enter the body through injuries as small as a pinprick.
Chart Your ActivityEvery move you make counts toward burning fat and calories – even the small stuff! Research has shown that swapping sedentary habits, such as watching television, for pretty much anything that doesn’t involve sitting down, can make a world of difference.
Here’s a list of suggestions that can help keep you moving between your usual planned fitness activities.
True or false: The symptoms of a heart attack are exactly the same for women as they are for men.
The answer is false.
Chest pain is the No. 1 symptom for both men and women–that is true. But other symptoms tend to occur in women a bit more often. These include:
When a cold or the flu strikes, conventional wisdom has long given a treatment nod to chicken soup. As it turns out, the healing powers of chicken soup actually are steeped in science. And when it’s just plain cold outside, hot soup not only warms you, but it also serves up health benefits. Here are some facts on soup and a tasty recipe.
You may have heard of a living trust and wondered how it differs from a will and whether it’s something you should have. Here are a few things you need to know as you decide.
A living trust is similar to a will in that it states what should happen to your property after you pass away. But a living trust is also a valuable tool long before you die because it directs how you want your assets managed during your lifetime.
Stress – in small doses – actually can be a good thing, as it works to elevate productivity as well as enhance awareness in potentially dangerous situations.
Chronic stress, however, has no upside. In fact, continual stress can put you at a heightened risk for serious health problems such as heart disease. Here are a few reminders about stress factors – and tips on what you can do to reduce stress.
