When you hear the expression “pay it forward,” you might think of buying a coffee for the person behind you at Starbucks. Though this is a way to pay it forward, it can be even simpler, such as holding the door for someone or sending a friend words of encouragement (or a funny meme) on a bad day. Consider the following questions: How often do you pay it forward? When you paid ...

Whether it be from walking, running, biking, sitting or playing sports, our hips are constantly placed under tension. This tension can add up and cause tightness to occur in other areas, like our knees, backs and shoulders. The more we take care of our hips, the better our bodies will feel and the better we can perform our daily activities. Below, you’ll find a quick movement f ...

Whole grains have become a hot topic in recent years due to their health benefits. In fact, the most recent nutrition guide released by the USDA recommends that at least half of the grains you consume are whole grains. What does the term whole grain mean, and what exactly are whole grain foods? A grain is a whole grain if it contains the three key parts of a seed: the bran, ger ...

Dear Protein, What are you? How do I consume you? Are you really that important? Protein is a hot topic, but it’s actually a lot simpler than it seems. It’s an essential nutrient made up of the amino acids the body needs to build tissue, provide us with energy and regulate organ functions. You can eat foods from numerous protein-filled food groups to reach your desired daily in ...

There are 120 hours in a five-day workweek. If you spend 40 hours working each week, that’s one-third of your time — and 2,080 hours total per year. How much of this time do you spend sitting at your workstation? Could you be using more of it to improve your quality of life and work efficiency? Prolonged sitting can lead to various health conditions. Two immediate effects inclu ...