Our bodies are full of neurotransmitters that send messages between separate areas. Some neurotransmitters, like serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphins, are considered “feel-good” chemicals. Serotonin and dopamine aid in digestion and help us regulate our moods, learn, remember things, sleep and control our appetites. Oxytocin assists in forming connections with others. E ...

It’s commonly said breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it should not be skipped. The reality is no meals should be skipped — you should be consuming at least three meals every day. Skipping a meal decreases your energy, can lead to overeating or poor food choices, and can decrease the vitamins and minerals your body is receiving, potentially leading to malnouri ...

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a great type of training for all age groups. It has many benefits, like improved cardiovascular fitness, increased muscle mass and better body composition overall. In addition to these great health benefits, it also takes less time than endurance or moderate-intensity workouts. HIIT gives you the ability to increase your metabolic rate ...

“Rest and motion, unrelieved and unchecked, are equally destructive” —Benjamin Cardozo Sometimes we get caught up in our daily lives and aren’t as gracious to our bodies as we should be. We continue to work hard without rest. Rest can seem counterproductive to fitness goals, but it is rejuvenating to our bodies and beneficial for our mental health. Recovery is essential for our ...

The term “forest bathing” emerged in Japan in the 1980s as a way for the country’s residents to cure tech-boom burnout and connect with and protect the nation’s forests. In Japanese, “shinrin-yoku” means “bathing in the forest atmosphere” or “taking in the forest through your senses.” Science supports the theory that time spent in nature is good for us. In addition to Japan, ma ...