Articles About healthy lifestyle
NOV 18, 2019Made with love: 9 ideas for homemade holiday gifts
Whether you’re rushing store to store or frantically filling your online cart, holiday shopping can be stressful. Gift giving should bring us joy — not anxiety. So, if you’re looking to try something different this year, why not simplify with gifts you can make from the comfort of your own home. ... Read More >
NOV 14, 201952 positive affirmations to brighten your day
The old saying, “You are what you think” may be true. For example, negative thoughts may lead to a more negative outlook on life, which then can lead to more negative thoughts. This cycle of negativity may result in stress, anxiety, and depression, which can damage your physical health. ... Read More >
TOPICShealthy lifestylemental healthMental Health and Wellnessmind body healthmindfulness
SEP 17, 2019A happy, healthy relationship should have these 8 traits
From rom-coms and fairy tales to social media hashtags like #relationshipgoals, it’s part of our culture to idealize relationships. But the reality is no relationship is perfect all the time. They all have ups and downs, and every partnership is unique. But a strong, healthy relationship is typically grounded in some core characteristics. ... Read More >
TOPICShealthy lifestylehealthy relationshipsMental Health and Wellnessrelationships
SEP 17, 2019Heartburn or heart attack? How to tell the difference.
Chest pain can be scary. And it’s not always easy to tell the difference between heartburn and a heart attack — especially since heartburn-like symptoms can be from a heart attack. Columbus Batiste, MD, an interventional cardiologist and chief of cardiology at Kaiser Permanente’s Riverside and Moreno Valley Medical Centers in Southern California, breaks down the symptoms — and details the importance of knowing if you’re at risk for heart disease. ... Read More >
TOPICScardiac carehealthy lifestyleheart attack preventionprevention
SEP 17, 2019Manage your sugar cravings in 3 steps
Some days it feels like sugary temptations are everywhere — a co-worker brings donuts into the office, you’re offered a slice of birthday cake, or your lunch comes with a free soda. But too much sugar can take a toll on your body. It can increase your risk of weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.1 ... Read More >
SEP 17, 20197 foods to add to your freezer
Keeping a well-stocked freezer can make meal prep easier — and help you eat healthy. The first step? Knowing how to properly freeze foods. Once you know the how-tos, you can focus on what to actually keep in your freezer. So you can be better prepared to make a quick and healthy meal at the start of — or after — a busy day. ... Read More >
TOPICSEat Healthyfood storagefreezer foodshealthy lifestyleRecipe
AUG 19, 2019Keep your freezer foods fresh with these hot tips
Eating healthy and delicious meals is often about prep work. It’s important to stock your pantry and fridge with nutritious food options — but what about the freezer? Often the freezer is a dumping ground for leftover or extra food. Like that pound and a half of turkey you bought on sale 3 months ago. Or it’s where we throw fast, but not-exactly-healthy food, like frozen pizza and a carton or 2 of ice cream. ... Read More >
TOPICSEat HealthyFood safetyfood storagefreezer foodshealthy lifestyleRecipe
AUG 19, 2019Immunizations, vaccinations, and shots: What they are and how they can save your life
Vaccines are a breakthrough of modern medicine. Because of the efforts to vaccinate, smallpox was eradicated from the U.S. in 1949. Other serious diseases like polio are also nearing elimination. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has even estimated that vaccinations will prevent more than 21 million hospitalizations and 732,000 deaths among children born in the last 20 years. ... Read More >
AUG 19, 20196 simple yoga poses you can sneak into a busy day
We do a whole lot of sitting these days — in the car, at our desks, or on the couch. And all this sitting is taking a toll on our health. ... Read More >
TOPICSexerciseExercise & Weight Losshealthy lifestylemental healthPractice WellnesspreventionYoga
JUL 24, 2019Feeling down? Social media may be to blame.
Social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook have completely changed the way we connect and communicate in today’s modern world. We can interact with likes, comments, tweets, and retweets in an instant. But it’s not just how we use these tools — it’s how they make us feel. ... Read More >
TOPICSDepressionhealthy lifestylemental healthscreen timeSocial Media
