Each day, we use our cell phones for an abundance of tasks. We make calls, send texts, snap pictures, check emails, watch TV… the list is never ending. In order to keep our cell phones working amid all of this, we have to do one important thing: Recharge them. Our cell phones are not that different from us. We can start each day with a fully charged battery, but the more tasks ...

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 ...

The word sedentary is defined as the tendency to spend much time seated, somewhat inactive. This behavior is associated with an abundance of negative health risks, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and some cancers. While exercise helps to combat these negative health conditions, there is another piece of movement that is often overlooked but necessary to ...

Are you consuming enough healthy fat? According to the American Heart Association, most people are not! Fats get a bad rap even though they are one of the three macronutrients your body needs for survival. Dietary fats are essential, and they give your body energy, support cell growth, protect your organs, keep you warm, produce important hormones and help your body absorb othe ...

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. However, 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 ...