Pain is a fact of life for most of us. Whether it’s a stubbed toe or full body pain from a chronic condition, we all can relate to the discomfort. Pain is both a physical sensation and an emotion. You can choose how you react…
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Hot, crisp, salty french fries. Gooey, warm chocolate cake. A juicy steak grilled to perfection. What are you craving? Food cravings are natural. We all have a taste for something specific from time to time. Studies show that certain foods trigger positive feelings in our…
Unless you’ve spent the past decades living under a rock, you know that we all should be wearing sunscreen every day. It doesn’t matter how old you are, what your skin tone is or how much time you spend outdoors. If you’re outside, any skin…
June is Pride month. It started as a commemoration of the 1969 Stonewall uprising in Manhattan, but it has evolved to be so much more.1 Celebrations, including parades, picnics and concerts, fill the month and recognize the impact the LGBTQIA+ community has on history and…
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…
Congratulations! You’re doing it. On a quest to increase your physical fitness? Maybe it’s for sport, a physical challenge or keeping up with friends and family. Maybe you’re working toward your own strength and endurance goals. Reaching a personal best and pushing yourself beyond your…
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….
How much we eat can be as important as what we eat. But when it comes to portion sizes, it can feel like the world is working against us. Restaurant servings for one can be enough for a family to share. Luckily, you can retrain your eyes―and your stomach―to…