Do you ever jump right into your workout without preparing your body with a warmup first? While this may be the convenient choice in the moment, there is a good chance your body mechanics and workout efficiency are suffering. Preparing your body to move with a warmup specific to the workout you’re about to perform primes your muscles, ligaments and tendons to prevent injury and ...

Two of the most important factors in maintaining a healthy diet are consuming proper portions and meeting the body’s nutritional demands. One of the easiest ways to ensure you are getting everything you need to fuel your body is by reading the nutrition label found on the back of food packages. These labels include all of the ingredients in the food as well as a lot of other he ...

The human body can be thought of as three separate systems — the mind, the body and the soul. The connection between these systems reflects how your thoughts and feelings affect your physical well-being and vice versa. Oftentimes, we are faced with daily challenges that could derail these systems. What can you do to combat these challenges, decrease your stress levels and cente ...

For many people, technology has quickly become the centerpiece of each day. On average, a person watches about four hours of TV and uses some sort of digital device, including the computer, for over 17 hours per day. Stop and take a look around right now to see how many devices you have near you. These devices could include a phone, a computer, a tablet, a TV, a gaming system o ...

Eating meat has a multitude of benefits. Meat provides our bodies with protein, an important macronutrient that leaves us feeling fuller longer, and vitamins and minerals like B12 and iron, which allow us to feel energized and healthy. But there’s a catch: In the United States, the emphasis on meat consumption is greater than any other country in the world, and while meat isn’t ...