How do you begin your day? Do you take time to tell yourself positive affirmations? How you treat yourself mentally, physically and emotionally create your mood and atmosphere daily. The good news is you have the ability to make sure your thoughts are positive instead of negative. Research shows that when you incorporate positive affirmations into each day, your mood and though ...

Maintaining good posture is tough. We sit a lot — at work, in the car, at the dinner table, while visiting with family and friends. Sitting is not a bad thing, but sitting incorrectly with slouched shoulders is. This position tends to happen frequently when we’re not paying attention to sitting up tall or neglecting to get up and move often. Sitting incorrectly can lead to tigh ...

Mindfulness is being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in a particular moment. It’s walking outside on a beautiful fall day, listening to the birds chirp, looking at the beautiful trees and noticing their new hints of orange and yellow. It’s letting the smell of the cool crisp air fill your lungs. Practicing mindfulness has been proven to improve concentration, ...

We all know that eating fruits and vegetables can be difficult, especially when it comes to reaching the recommended five servings per day. However, there are several reasons why consuming enough fruits and vegetables is important. Fruits and vegetables contain essential nutrients that most individuals don’t get enough of, such as vitamins and dietary fiber. By consuming a diet ...

There are many ways to increase your health and longevity, including working out, moving regularly, getting an abundance of quality sleep, living a low-stress, positive life and eating clean. Another great way to increase your quality of life is by limiting unhealthy drinks and consuming these powerful beverages in the right quantity: water, green tea, black tea and coffee. Ren ...