Why Avocado is Good for the Heart
The avocado could be the crown jewel in a healthy plant centered diet, even though it is not a vegetable. Learn what it can do for you.
6 Tips to Get Motivated to Exercise
Finding the motivation to start working out is not an easy feat on most days. Sprinkle in 2020, and all of a sudden, things just feel even harder. These days, we’ve all become accustomed to a life that largely takes place at home. Yet, we crave movement, routine, and to get back to a life…
Eat Your Greens: They Do Your Body Good
How many times have you been told (or said to your kids) “eat your vegetables”? Probably more than you can count. While we all inherently know that eating fruits and vegetables is good for us, how they actually impact our bodies isn’t as commonly talked about. That said, here are seven great reasons to load…
Whistling your way to better health
The once popular pastime of whistling offers several health benefits, from busting stress to boosting your mood and attracting new friends.
7 Healthy Habits to Stop Neck Pain Before It Starts
Prevention is always the best course when it comes to dealing with neck pain. Thankfully, just some slight adjustments in your daily routine can go a long way in helping stop neck pain before it starts. Try incorporating these seven healthy habits into your daily routine, then do a health check to see how much…
Is a Lack of Vitamin D Making You Sick?
Near the beginning of the pandemic, when COVID-19 began spreading across the United States, former CDC Chief Dr. Tom Frieden went on record saying that Vitamin D might help reduce the risk of getting sick. His recommendations? Go outside and get some sun, eat healthy foods that contain Vitamin D, and supplement with Vitamin D…
The 3 Pillars Necessary to Maintain a Healthy Immune System
While your immune system helps your body fight off illness and disease, it needs your help to work properly! Finding out exactly what your immune system needs to do its job can be a challenge especially with so much conflicting information on the subject. Thankfully, to maintain a healthy immune system you can focus on…
COVID-19 and the Role Your Nervous System Plays in Your Health
As the COVID-19 (or the coronavirus) pandemic sweeps across the United States and countries around the world, millions of us are reeling on what to expect next as we hunker down and navigate through these unprecedented times. Entire states have canceled school. People have rushed to the stores to stock up on food and basic…
6 Free At-Home Activities to Keep Your Kids Active
Stuck at home? Getting your kids up and active is a great way to keep them centered and focused – all while practicing good social distancing. The World Health Organization recommends all children, ages 5 – 17, should get at least 60 minutes of aerobic activity a day. This can include “games, play, sports, transportation,…
Get Your Child Ready for Summer Athletics
Before your children start summer athletics, find out how to reduce chances for injury and maximize high quality performance.