They say meditation can have a huge impact on your mental wellbeing and increase the overall quality of your life. What used to elicit a dismissive eye roll from most people who saw meditation as a weird hobby is now practiced by millions. From improved improve focus and productivity, to alleviating the symptoms of mental illness, there are different types of meditation for everyone. Three…
Maybe you feel like you're at the top of your health game... but are you really? There's more to it than just eating well and exercising. Do you sleep well? Feel stressed easily? Try our quiz and answer the question: How healthy are you REALLY?
Carbohydrates have been called everything under the sun. Depending on the diet or school of thought you follow, carbs can either be necessary for your survival or the worst thing you can eat! With so much conflicting information swirling around diet books, the internet, and the media, we decide to uncover the truth: Are carbs good for you? While you should always consult with a…
We all know the stereotype of people who power walk: seniors striding briskly around the mall or down the street in their neon spandex, fanny packs around their waists, and 3-pound weights in hand. But maybe those power-walking seniors are on to something. So can you lose weight by walking? Or reap any health benefits at all? Studies say yes, it’s absolutely possible! Walking is…
If your new year’s resolution is to be healthier, you’ve probably been scouring the internet for healthy food alternatives. However, many of these foods that are marketed as healthy are actually even more unhealthy than the foods they’re meant to replace. If you’re trying to lead a healthier lifestyle, avoid these 10 unhealthy foods on your next trip to the grocery store. 1. Cereal When…
In Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking, Malcom Gladwell explores the psychology behind decision making and its correlation with our subconscious biases. Gladwell incorporates scientific studies and findings with a series of stories about judging by first impressions to help the reader understand why we make these decisions before taking the time to carefully consider the facts. Have you ever had a feeling that…
In The Book of Joy, Archbishop Desmond Tutu says this about overcoming fear: Fear and anxiety are mechanisms that have helped us to survive. You know, if you did not feel fear when you saw a lion over there… in next to no time there would be no you. , we would be fearless, but we’d also be very stupid, and we would not be…
Each year is an opportunity to start new. Every day for the next 12 months, each of us will face the same choice: Stick with our comfortable, familiar, bad habits, or break and build new, healthy habits that may be uncomfortable at first, but eventually will push us to be the best versions of ourselves. Habits are tricky things. We often build them when we…
Did you know you can change your life in just five minutes? If it sounds too good to be true, think again. We are the sum of our smallest behaviors, and becoming the best versions of ourselves starts with changing those small behaviors in ways that suit our needs while also helping us build good habits that stick. When we want to make positive changes…
Did you ever think you'd read a story telling you how to take a nap? Believe it or not, most people aren't doing it well, and naps are one of the best tools when it comes to being ultra-productive. Whether you nap regularly or not, we can all think of a time when we were completely drained of energy and were struggling to keep our…
