Stories for a healthier life
Summer is the season of good times outdoors, and whether those come at pool parties, golf outings or while walking in the woods, taking precautions and…
Healthy habits can help keep your heart and blood vessels in good shape for the long haul, and that becomes increasingly important as you age. If you already…
Whole, natural foods — generally defined as those with minimal to no processing — are the foundation for good nutrition and in turn good health. We hear it all…
As we get older, our vision changes. From mild blurriness and problems reading and driving at night to cataracts, we see this deterioration in our vision…
It’s natural and unavoidable to feel stressed at times. This might include worry, anxiety and grief. In August 2022, more than 32% of adults in the United…
Caring for plants yields more than beautiful flowers and tasty produce. As they plan, dig, prune and harvest, gardeners are cultivating better physical and…
Healthy relationships and connections with others play a key role in our overall health. Isolation and loneliness have been shown to negatively impact not just…
30-minute HIIT workout: (5-minute warmup, 20 minutes of high-intensity intervals and a 5-minute cooldown) 5-minute warmup consisting of dynamic stretching and…
No matter what’s going on or where, time is often of the essence when it comes to just about anything. The clock can be one of the biggest barriers to finding…
Exercise, diet and an overall healthy lifestyle are three components most will agree are necessary to achieve wellness. One component not typically associated…
There are many exercises that specifically strengthen different parts of the body. But swimming, in addition to being fun and relaxing, can provide an intense…
Flip the script. Think of life-work balance rather than work-life balance. Build intention. Ask yourself important questions. What matters to me? How do I want…
When talking about work-life balance, the first step is to flip the script, so to speak. Instead of work-life balance, we should be discussing life-work…
Ever wonder why it feels so difficult to maintain a tidy space? Physics has the answer. The second law of thermodynamics states that in a closed system,…
Physical activity is good for your physical health, but it also has “tremendous benefits for brain health and brain function.” That’s according to Dr. Kelly…
When days become shorter and the weather makes outdoor activities less appealing, we may feel our energy wane and the urge to hibernate. Resist. Keeping up…
Panko- & Parmesan-Crusted Baked Scallops Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound large dry sea scallops (about 16 scallops) ¼ teaspoon kosher…
Keeping a food journal Studies have shown that keeping a food diary can double a person’s weight-loss efforts. The practice can increase awareness of why…
Obesity is known to be a potentially life-altering medical condition that can increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and other…
Nearly 20% of the adult population is affected by anxiety disorders, making it the most common mental illness in the U.S. Dr. Debra Kissen, CEO of Light On…
Prediabetes — the condition’s name more or less says it all. Defined by a blood sugar level that is higher than it should be but not yet diagnosed as Type 2…
There are several well-known factors that contribute to aging: smoking, stress, sun exposure and genetics, among them. But what you may not realize is what you…
You know the routine. Life’s hectic, and you’re short on time. For ease and convenience, how often do you find yourself reaching for pre-packaged, processed…
If you’ve ever been a pet parent you know animals love to explore and taste just about everything in their path. Unfortunately, there are things at home that…