Imagine you’ve set a goal to run your first 5K. You’re really excited—you’ve bought new shoes and told your friends all about it. But a few weeks into training you pull a hamstring and have to stop running. You’re frustrated, bummed out and even feel…
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The four pillars of healthy lifestyle are nutrition, sleep, activity and managing stress.1 Eating well promotes health and wellness.2 Include a rainbow of colorful fruits and vegetables, proteins, whole grains and low- or non-fat dairy products.2 These provide vitamins, minerals, nutrients and fiber for our bodies.1,2,3…
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I am healthy. I am strong. I deserve love and happiness. Wouldn’t it be great if those were the thoughts running through your head all day, rather than the negative stuff? The good news is they can be—with a little practice. Positive affirmations can be…
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It’s no secret that an active lifestyle is good for your body and mind. People with a regular fitness routine are more likely to have better health and greater independence as they age. But did you know that the kind of exercise we need to…
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Want an easy way to get healthier? Step outside. Evidence shows that being exposed to nature can help improve your blood pressure, brain activity, cognitive function, sleep, physical activity and mental health.1 And you don’t have to be a nature enthusiast who spends hours outdoors…
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What’s for dinner? Wish you always had the answer to that question? You can. Meal-prepping makes it possible. Put simply, meal-prep is just planning ahead. And it doesn’t have to take up a lot of time. In fact, it can even help you save time….
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We hear a lot about self-care and how it’s good for us. It can help support good mental health. And having good mental health affects not only how you think but also how you feel, act and make choices.1 But how do you actually make…
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When you hear the word “cardio,” what jumps to mind? For many, cardio is just another word for running. And if you love to run, that’s great. But there’s so much more to cardio than just running. There’s a whole array of exercises you can…