Do you ever feel like you just can’t escape sugar? Fear not — because not all sugars are made equal. There are two types of sugar you should know about: natural and artificial. As its name indicates, natural sugar is any sugar that naturally occurs in foods; there is no sugar added to the food. Natural sugars are often found in fruits (fructose) and dairy (lactose). Artificial, ...

“The only constant in life is change.” The meaning behind this popular, age-old quote is credited to Greek philosopher Heraclitus.   Whether change comes in small doses or life-alternating events and decisions, it can cause an array of positive and negative emotions. While some changes can be difficult to navigate, change is something you should desire and strive to experience. ...

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 ...