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  • Your Guide to Setting Health Goals for the New Year

    It’s that time of year again: resolution time. Every year, millions of people make their list of New Year’s resolutions to try and make improvements to their lives in various ways. These resolutions are often health-focused, listing out goals for actions to take every day or “bad” habits to avoid as much as possible. The problem is, expecting these changes to happen instantly is a recipe for failure.
  • How to Avoid Winter Weight Gain This Season

    Cold temperatures, unpredictable weather, food-centric holidays, and shorter daylight hours all come together to make it difficult for many to maintain their usual healthy routines during this season. It’s hard to fight the urge to hibernate when so many things beckon us back into the warmth of the couch or our bed.
  • Tips for Stress Free Holidays!

    The holidays have come around once again and it’s sure to be a time filled with friends, family, and loved ones. Unfortunately, stress is the uninvited guest that often shows up to the festivities, as well! This year, don’t let stress affect your cheer. Keep reading to take in our tips for stress free holidays!
  • Active Recovery Workouts: What to Do on Rest Days

    As we approach National Stretching Day on December 11, now is a great time to remind ourselves that physical wellness doesn’t depend on just being active, but also on periods of rest. Rest doesn’t mean complete inactivity, however, as experts agree active recovery day workouts can be beneficial to maintaining your progress and keeping up a healthy lifestyle.
  • Healthy Habits to Help You Control Diabetes

    Living with diabetes doesn’t mean you have to give up control. In fact, diabetes may push you into a healthier lifestyle to help manage symptoms and live your best life. Controlling diabetes is often able to be accomplished with simple lifestyle changes that enhance your daily well-being, but always communicate with your primary care physician before making any adjustments.
  • 6 Digestion Tips for Eating Holiday Meals!

    The holidays are approaching once again, meaning many will find themselves surrounded by delicious food and treats! It can be especially difficult to avoid overeating when there are so many upcoming events that seem to include amazing food as a central theme. After all, working together in the kitchen and sharing memories over a meal are wonderful experiences to share with family and friends.

  • How to Avoid Migraine Triggers During the Holidays

    The holidays can be a time of joy, giving, and spending time with family. Unfortunately, they can also come with migraine triggers that lead to debilitating pain. Learning how to avoid migraine triggers during the holidays doesn’t mean you have to skip the festivities. Today, we’re looking at a few simple tips and techniques to avoid the holiday migraine and enjoy each minute to the fullest. Read on, and have a happy holiday!
  • 7 Ways to Show Gratitude for National Gratitude Month

    November is National Gratitude Month! It’s the perfect time to take a step back from the regular hustle and bustle of life and find ways to include showing gratitude each day. Not only can this help boost your mental health, but it is also a wonderful way to remind others how much they mean to you.
  • Black Friday Holiday Gifts for Relaxation and Self-Care

    The holidays are right around the corner again! Time flies by with all the hustle and bustle of the year. While you plan purchases for Black Friday holiday gifts this year, take some time to think about who on your list could use some relaxation and self-care. A friend? A loved one? Maybe even yourself!
  • Emotional Wellness Tips: Checking in With Yourself

    Emotional wellness can affect your ability to carry out everyday activities, your relationships, and your overall mental health. It goes beyond just your emotional state to affect your physical well-being, as well.
  • Leg Cramp Causes and How to Treat Them Naturally

    Have you ever experienced sudden, involuntary, intense muscle pains in your calf, foot or thigh? If so, you’ve had a leg cramp. These pains can occur at any time, whether you’re exercising, walking, sitting down, or even sleeping! With so many potential leg cramp causes, these pains are very common. Just because they’re common, however, doesn’t mean there aren’t good prevention and treatment options.
  • Can Weather Affect Joint Pain?

    As fall and winter begin their annual appearance, you may start to feel the changing of the season in your joints. How come some people seem to be affected by seasonal joint pain where others are not? That’s a mystery scientists are still trying to solve. There are some potential reasons, however, as to why the changing of seasons may bring with it certain joint aches and pains.