Category: Healthy Lifestyle

Mom guilt. Officially, it’s not even a thing. The term isn’t in the dictionary, or in any psychology books. But you and I know it’s real. It’s the feeling that so many of us moms get that whatever we’re doing is somehow the wrong thing, it’s not good enough, it’s irreparably damaging our kids, and…

Here’s a bit of a riddle: how can overspending look like saving money? When stores use the language and psychology of discounts to get us to open our wallets when we might not have otherwise made a purchase. Discounts, coupons, bulk buys - they can all be utilized by stores to make us think we’re…

Your house is more than just a roof over your head; it’s where you’ve raised your family and celebrated many of the big moments in your life. It’s where you’ve done so much of your living! And that means it’s probably also where you’ve been accumulating a tremendous amount of stuff. Call it memories, call…

Why do people say, “I slept like a baby!” to indicate that they’ve had a great night’s sleep?  Anyone who’s ever had one knows that they are generally terrible at sleeping through the night! But, if you’re an older adult, you might find that your sleep habits are coming full circle, and you’re back to…

I’m usually a big advocate of looking beyond women’s physical bodies and focusing on more important things. But there’s no denying that we are amazing all around, and our bodies are something worth celebrating! In addition, the way our bodies work (and how our brains are wired) is a big part of how we function…

What can you think of that 90% of people do? Brush their teeth? Wear underwear? How about this statistic: surveys show that at least 90% of teens ages 13 - 17 use social media, with some research putting that number at a whopping 97%. Studies also show that 75% have at least one profile and…

What do you think of when you think of “American” food? Burgers, fries, tacos, pizza, apple pie (sounds great, if not the healthiest of options!)...When looking at those iconic dishes, it becomes pretty clear that American food is a mix of cultures just like our country itself. German burgers, Belgian fries, Mexican tacos, Italian pizza...even…

March is Women's History Month. During this time, we might take a few minutes on social media to reflect on the achievements of women despite the adversity they have faced, or students might get some extra homework that relates to a set list of prominent historical women. But it’s probably been a long time since…

It’s official: it’s cold out there. But that doesn’t mean that you have to head to a gym or give up on exercise completely. If you’re feeling up for an invigorating, wintery outdoor exercise session, great! There are definitely benefits to going outside and getting your sweat on when the mercury drops. For one thing,…

You can never be too healthy, right? Well, that depends. If we’re just talking about getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet, and getting your daily dose of exercise, then sure, there’s no arguing with that. But, for some, what starts as a well-intentioned and enthusiastic desire to eat a healthy or “clean” diet and…

You know what movie I think about at this time of year? Groundhog’s Day with Bill Murray. First of all, I love anything that has to do with Bill Murray - how can you not? Second of all, it’s cold and dark out, and the holidays are over; at this time of year you can…

They say that youth is wasted on the young. And maybe it’s true that younger people don’t appreciate the advantages of youth, and maybe some of us think about what we would do if we could turn back time. But we say, who wants to sit around wishing to be young again anyway? Remember all…

Arthritis stinks. The pain and stiffness can really put a damper on your day (or night), so you’ve probably put a lot of thought into what helps relieve your symptoms. Maybe you’ve noticed that you feel better when you add some exercise and movement into your day, so you try to do yoga or walk…

Stop for a moment. Are you aware of your body right now? If so, are you thinking about the sensations you’re currently experiencing and the amazing things that it is allowing you to do? Or has the title of this article brought up other feelings, feelings about the way your body looks, or how you…

Some of us are just over the whole idea of New Year’s resolutions. We’re sick of judging ourselves, setting ourselves up to fail, or living in a cloud of negativity. 2020 was a rough year and you know what? We don’t need that! This year, instead of making another resolution to lose that mythical ten…

It’s that time of year again, when many people’s thoughts turn from all the Christmas cookies they packed away in December to getting fit in January. That’s a great goal, but you need a way to stick with it. What do we suggest? Incorporating strength training into your life! It’s fun, has measurable results and…

Most people know exactly what to do when there is something physically wrong with them. Think you have strep throat? You call your primary care physician, make an appointment, get checked, get treated. One course of antibiotics later, and you’re all better. But when the “something wrong” is not so easy to define, when it’s…

What’s on your list of things that are vital to your health? Exercising? Eating right? Getting enough sleep? How about taking your daily vitamins or supplements? According to a recent poll, a whopping 86% of Americans say that they take vitamins or supplements - that’s more than 4 out of 5 of us. Yet the…