The Dangers of Sitting Too Much (And What to Do About It)
For many of us, the average day involves a lot of time spent sitting. At our desk for most of the workday. In the car during our commutes or running errands. On the bleachers at the kids’ sporting...
View ArticlePrevention Is Power: Turning The Health Odds In Your Favor
We can’t control everything in life – bad things happen, much as we’d like to avoid them. But we can prevent quite a lot. As a matter of fact, nearly 75 percent of diseases are preventable. Those are...
View ArticleThirdhand Smoke: More Danger When You Light Up
You may have heard of secondhand smoke, but did you know that smoke can be thirdhand? Roughly 42 million Americans use tobacco, but millions of nonsmokers are being affected, too. Here’s what you need...
View ArticleVaping: Understanding the Rise Of E-Cigarettes
You may not have heard the term “vaping” before – slang for smoking an e-cigarette – but you’ve probably seen people doing it in everyday life. And if you haven’t, that will surely change. But what’s...
View ArticleContraception Confusion: The Facts on Birth Control
When it comes to avoiding an unplanned pregnancy, the rules are simple: either don’t have sex or use a form of birth control to prevent it. Sounds simple, right? Not so much. And that’s because many...
View ArticleFinding Your Physician Soulmate
Searching for a physician is a little bit like shopping for your soulmate—and potentially with equally high stakes. While some doctor-patient relationships are short-lived (like the one with your...
View Article5 Ways to Personalize Your Journey to Wellness
Historically, the medical system would give each patient a standard prescription to ward off disease: Eat healthy, exercise, get enough sleep, avoid toxic substances and find effective ways to manage...
View Article6 Questions to Ask Your Physician
Discussing your concerns with your doctor isn’t always easy. You might find it difficult to explain how you’re feeling. You might be embarrassed to ask for clarification about your condition. You may...
View ArticleThe Power of Gratitude
Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving or waking up to a brand-new day, taking stock of the riches in your life — both big and small — can go a long way toward bolstering health and well-being....
View Article6 Strategies for Coping with Change
Change is inevitable. You’ll inherit new responsibilities at work, your marriage may go through trials and your roles in life will shift. Even positive changes – a promotion, birth/adoption or new home...
View ArticleStanding Desks: Worth the Investment?
With today’s 24/7 schedules and unrelenting demands, it’s no surprise that Americans are trying to squeeze in activity anywhere they can. Some are even exploring nearly passive ways to work out –...
View ArticleThe Health Perks of Mindfulness
With today’s around-the-clock work schedules and professional demands, you may feel like you’re being pulled in a dozen different directions 24/7 – and multitasking is the rule rather than the...
View ArticleJournaling: The Healing Power of the Pen
For decades, authors, poets and writers of all kinds have touted the art of writing as a method of healing. Writing allows you to process your own story and share challenging thoughts on the page that...
View ArticleStay Fit with Snack-Sized Exercise
Most people know there’s a strong link between regular exercise and longevity. In fact, several studies show that exercise is not only good for your physical health, it may also help sharpen your mind...
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