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 »
Making Realistic Resolutions
2022 is almost here, and this year we tell ourselves we are going to live healthier, better lives – we will be more active, better manage our weight, and make more nutritious food choices. We will succeed and nothing is going to stop us. But are we making realistic resolutions? In late December and early… Read more »
Slowing Down Wrinkles
No one wants to look in the mirror and see those first signs of aging – wrinkles. As we get older, we start to see creases, folds or ridges in our skin. The first to appear on our face tend to occur as a result of facial expressions – those crinkles around your eyes when… Read more »
Find the Wonder in Your Winter Workout
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But it can be hard to maintain your momentum for your winter workout when the temperatures are chilly and the days are short. It’s much easier to curl up on the couch with a good book. But you know that exercise is important for your health. By… Read more »