When you woke up this morning, did you feel like you could go right back to bed for another night’s sleep? There are a few reasons why you might be waking up too tired: First, if you have a sedentary lifestyle where you sit all day and don’t exercise, your body may be too used…
Have you been feeling off lately? Not getting as much rest as you feel like you need? Well, this weekend may be the best weekend to take a nap. There are a few reasons why napping is actually good for our health: First, it can recharge your brain. Studies show that napping improves our memory,…
Going to the dentist regularly to keep your teeth intact is probably the reason many of us go. But believe it or not, your dentist may be able to spot things that affect your overall health – just from looking at your mouth! First, beyond taking care of your teeth and gums, your dentist can…
You know you should be eating breakfast every day – not just a cup of coffee on the go and calling it breakfast. Actual food. It’s important to have a high-quality meal to help you get through the workday and boost overall brain health. And you want to try to have it within an hour…
Have you ever grabbed leftovers from the fridge and smelled it to make sure it was good to eat? Well, it turns out that really doesn’t work. Food scientists say there’s no way to tell if food is safe to eat based on smell – only if the quality has decreased. For instance, milk may…
You want to eat healthier, but sometimes that’s easier said than done. But it’s doable – and it may be as simple as just not going to the store! A new study shows that those who bought their groceries online spent a lot less on junk food than when they shopped in person. And it…
You already know walking is good for you, and it’s fun to walk with a significant other – but if you’re doing that for exercise, a new study shows that having a partner may actually reduce the health benefits of walking! The study found that the slower walked didn’t speed up to keep up with…
If you want a bit more energy during the day, there’s a few things you can do each morning to help out the rest of the day: First things first – even before you get out of bed, take ten deep breaths. Closing your eyes and focusing on breathing can help you start the day…
Many of us struggle with weight loss, but beyond diet and exercise, there’s another thing you may not have tried – sleeping more! A new study tracked how many hours people slept with how many calories they consumed. Participants who got a full 8 hours consumed on average 270 fewer calories per day. For some…
When you hear the word exercise, you think about working out in the gym, running, or other strenuous activities. But what’s the hot new trend in exercise? Doing nothing and not breaking a sweat! A new report shows that many gyms are offering mellow workout classes. Gentle workouts are in demand – like meditation and…