Nearly a dozen research- and expert-backed tips you haven’t heard before. By Alyssa Sparacino Low energy. Busy schedules. Oversized expectations. These are just some of the common barriers (or excuses) that can come between you and your fitness goals. Despite knowing that regular exercise can lower blood pressure, reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, and help maintain a healthy weight, sometimes actually, well, moving is simply…
By Dr Amy Silver This past year has been a year of change (some good, some very bad), continuous uncertainty and a whole lot of fear. We have been in protection mode for so long now thinking and planning to protect ourselves and our loved ones from economic, career, financial, social, mental health and physical health risks. Re-integration requires even more…
By Catherine Pearson Americans generally feel pretty tired and rundown. And the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has upended our daily routines for nearly a year now, certainly has not helped. But developing morning habits that leave you feeling energized and ready to take on the day is possible, even amid an ongoing global health crisis. (Provided, of course, that you’re able to…
By Addie Pulley 1. Essential Oil Diffuser Essential oil diffusers elevate your mood, promote good sleep and can even reduce stress and anxiety. They also make a college dorm room feel a little bit more like home, giving you a much-needed wave of ~zen~ every time you walk through the door. This earth-toned one is less than fifty dollars! 2. Himalayan Salt Lamp…
By Lindsey Lanquist Is being average unhealthy? That question can be a kind of scary one to ask, considering that many of us—by definition—fall into the category of being average. And when you consider that the average American working in an office spends 10 hours of their day sitting and that the average American diet exceeds the recommended intake of calories from things like fats and…
By Rachael Coopes From the moment a woman finds out that they are pregnant they arrive on a new, foreign battlefield. Long before the ‘terrible twos’ and ratbag teenage years, there is a smorgasbord of emotions and challenges new and expectant mothers must face with warrior strength. Like the mythological yoga heroes that have gone before them, pregnant women need to…
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T. If you want to do your part in protecting our planet from pollution, climate change, and the general destructive nature of us humans, one of the first things you can do is take a honest look at your daily habits. When you sit down and really think about it, chances are you’ll realize you’re using up…
Walking can indeed revolutionize your health, but this routine comes with a specific warning you should keep in mind. By Zee Krstic Walking is one of the easiest ways to get moving on any given day, and getting your steps in can be a great way to get your heart pumping. The beauty of walking is that it can be done anywhere; outside in…
By GABBY SHACKNAI Lou Northcote spent most of her childhood in Dubai flipping through glossy magazines and dreaming of someday gracing their covers. With a tall, thin frame, beautiful face, and a modeling career that started when she was just 10 years old, her fantasy seemed perfectly within reach. “Modeling was my whole life, and I thought I would always do…
BY SARAH DIGIULIO Twenty-twenty has been a lot to swallow. But in terms of how to cope and carry on, the best first step may indeed be accepting the realities we’ve faced, however difficult or grim. In Japan, the concept of acceptance is fundamental to the traditional culture. There are many Japanese words that translate to “acceptance” – “ukeireru” is just one of…
