Eating a heart healthy diet isn’t as hard as you might think. Start by filling your plate with tons of fresh fruits and vegetables. Increase your fiber intake and eat fish a couple times a week. Limit saturated and trans fats as well as salt. But there are some surprising heroes when it comes to… Read more »
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Walk and Your Heart Will Thank You
Your heart is a muscle, and it gets stronger and healthier if you lead an active life. It’s never too late to start exercising, and you don’t have to be an athlete. There is something you can do that’s so easy – walk and your heart will thank you for it. According to a recent study, briskly… Read more »
Five Brain Building Foods
You know healthy eating is important for weight management, heart health and a general sense of well-being. But you can also nourish your brain with the foods you choose. The brain is a very important organ. It’s the control center of your body and allows you to move, think, feel, breathe and more. Because the… Read more »
Starting Tonight – Sleep Better
A good night’s sleep is just as important as regular exercise and a healthy diet. Research shows that poor sleep can have immediate negative effects on your hormones, exercise performance and brain function. Lack of sleep can cause weight gain and increase the risk of diabetes. Scientists have found that over the last few decades,… Read more »
Five Ways to Boost Your Memory
It’s happened to all of us. You walk from one room to another and can’t remember what you’re there for. Or, even with a reminder text message, you still forget that appointment. You’re not losing your mind. However, research shows that memory loss can begin as early as your 20’s, and it continues as you… Read more »
Whey Protein for Immune Support
Immune support is at the top of everyone’s minds these days. People tend to gravitate toward vitamins C and D. However, whey protein is probably one of the most overlooked tools you can use to improve and protect your immune system function. Whey protein is considered a complete amino acid, meaning it contains all nine… Read more »
Exercise for Energy
If you’re lacking energy, it may seem counterintuitive, but you need to get some exercise! That’s right, exercise can actually increase your energy levels. It’s not complicated. When you get regular exercise, you experience: An increase in endorphin levels. Endorphins are your body’s natural hormones and when you do something requiring a burst of energy,… Read more »
Ten Tips for Nighttime Heartburn Relief
You know the feeling. You snuggle into bed hoping to get a restful night’s sleep. And that burning sensation starts creeping into your chest. You toss and turn and perhaps eventually fall asleep. Only to wake up a few hours later with terrible heartburn. There goes your good night of sleep. Fortunately, there are things… Read more »
Simple Healthy Lifestyle Changes
Now that the New Year is here, our thoughts are often focused on making healthy lifestyle changes. There are many ways to improve your health, but diet and exercise generally come to mind first. Many of us want to live a healthier life, but don’t know where to begin. Here are three little things you… Read more »
Supplement Buying Guide
Taking daily vitamins and supplements is important. Studies show that basic nutrients can improve everything from markers of aging and heart disease to memory and mood. The right supplement can reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. But not all vitamins and supplements are created equally. It’s important to do your… Read more »