April is National Stress Awareness Month, a time where health professionals work to increase awareness about stress and how it affects our health. It’s also a time to think about how we experience and manage stress in our own lives. To get a handle on stress, it’s important to understand what it is, how it affects us, and what we can do to manage it when it comes up in our lives. Continue reading
With the arrival of Spring, you’re starting to think ahead to summer and vacations. You’re ready to shed those bulky winter clothes and slip into shorts and swimsuits–but you’re worried that the remains of too many holiday parties are still hanging on your hips.
Spring is the perfect time to get moving again–why not take advantage of the next few months to get your body fit and lean for summer? Continue reading
This is the perfect weekend breakfast, weekday dinner, or grab-and-go lunch! This Spinach, Mushroom, and Goat Cheese Frittata from Fertility Foods by Sara Haas and Elizabeth Shaw will fill you up with its 16+ grams of protein per serving. Pair it with some biscuits and a bowl of fresh fruit! Continue reading
Sometimes a burrito just hits the spot, but what if you were vegan? This recipe from Jeff Rose, owner of Natural Zing, offers a vegan take on this hearty dish. It’s also featured in side The Vegan Challenge by Lisa Montgomery. Continue reading
How healthy are you really? It’s a hard question to ask without setting ourselves up for a bit of disappointment — most of us know we could be doing better. Even in retirement, we often live busy lifestyles that demand we eat on the go, sacrifice sleep, and stay productive during injury or illness. Or, maybe you’re facing the consequences of earlier years in that lifestyle instead of being able to relax and enjoy your golden years. Continue reading
Ricky Lundell’s Personal Guide to Back Squats is Lundell’s first in a series of manual/guides revealing the technical mastery of squats, uncovering the mind-body-spirit partnership, as well as keys to life success through his 1% Better Every Day philosophy. Below are 10 reasons you should start doing squats. Continue reading
There’s a growing trend that’s been sweeping the United States in recent years—a new form of therapy for children with autism.
It’s surfing, and there’s no co-pay required.
On both of America’s coasts, organizations and programs have independently formed with one purpose: to help children with autism feel the healing powers of the sea by surfing.
When one of those organizations, Surfers for Autism, put on their inaugural event in Deerfield Beach, Florida in 2007, about 40 participants and their families arrived at the beach, welcomed by friendly volunteers as surfboards laid neatly in the sand and a small swell rolled in. Continue reading
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Author and endometriosis patient Samantha Bowick has written articles revolving around important questions and information about endometriosis. She is the author of Living with Endometriosis: The Complete Guide to Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Helping Endometriosis Patients
Even though at least 176 million people suffer with endometriosis, the general public is not fully aware of the disease, what it is, treatment options we have, or other information. Continue reading
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Author and endometriosis patient Samantha Bowick has written articles revolving around important questions and information about endometriosis. She is the author of Living with Endometriosis: The Complete Guide to Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment Options.
Why is Endometriosis Awareness Month so Important?
Endometriosis is a disease that at least 176 million women worldwide suffer with. Continue reading
Staying on top of preventive healthcare is especially important as you grow older. Taking steps to prevent illness and catch disease early leads to lower healthcare spending and better outcomes among older adults. However, many seniors don’t understand what preventive care they need and how they can pay for it. Continue reading