We live in a culture that glorifies the grind: back-to-back meetings, nonstop emails, working lunches and pushing through fatigue because “there’s too much to do.” Over time, physical and mental fatigue can cloud our perception of productivity, and we may not be working as efficiently as we think. If you want to think more clearly, move better and perform at a higher level, a m ...

Walk down any grocery store aisle and you may find yourself playing a quiet game of label roulette. Flip over a box of crackers, a bottle of salad dressing or a container of flavored yogurt and brace yourself — the ingredient list might stretch longer than your grocery list. Here’s a simple truth often supported by nutrition research: The fewer ingredients in your food, the bet ...

Take a look at your current workout routine. Do you find yourself drawn to the same exercises, machines or classes? Step outside that comfort zone and explore why adding variety to your daily or weekly routine is so beneficial. A well-rounded workout routine should include cardiovascular activity, resistance training, mobility work and rest. Rest can include yoga or another for ...

Most Americans consume too much sugar. At its most basic, sugar is a simple carbohydrate and a primary source of energy. However, many widely available foods and beverages contain added sugar. Natural sugars are found in whole, unprocessed foods such as fruit, yogurt and other dairy products, maple syrup, vegetables and honey. Added sugars are incorporated during food processin ...

What is the first thing you do when your alarm goes off in the morning? Hit snooze? Drink a hot cup of coffee? Scroll through social media? Lie in bed for a few extra minutes? What may seem like small, insignificant habits can be the reason you feel a little extra lethargic during the day. Rebecca Robbins, a leading researcher in sleep and circadian rhythm disorders, suggests t ...