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 ...

In a world dominated by screens, notifications and constant mental noise, movement has increasingly become something we do while distracted. We walk while scrolling, exercise while watching videos and stretch while answering messages. Nature-based movement offers a powerful alternative: moving the body in natural environments without digital distractions. This simple shift can ...

As we navigate life in a digital society, we often overlook the impact that screen time can have on our health. According to Consumer Affairs, 98% of Americans own a mobile phone, and the average American spends four hours and 30 minutes on their phone each day. That adds up to nearly a full day of phone use each week — and that doesn’t even include television, computer work or ...