Tracking information on your fitness journey has never been easier thanks to a variety of emerging wearable devices and smartphone apps. The wide array of technological tools available supports fitness by helping you track things like how many steps you’ve taken, plan routes for running, walking, or biking, and celebrate victories like losing a specific … Read more
Getting social with your fitness is a great way to stay motivated, accountable, and most importantly, on track with staying active. The Internet has emerged as a popular way to connect with like-minded individuals on similar fitness journeys. The ability to share stories, successes, and even failures via social media and other specialized platforms has … Read more
People who define wellness as doing those activities that feel good and support vitality will enjoy the health site Sonima. The site’s slogan is “Live fit, live free,” and it perfectly encapsulates its mission of making wellness accessible and practical. Many people think of fitness as chiseled abs, green smoothies, and marathons, but true wellness … Read more
Self-improvement through New Year’s resolutions is a noble effort, but sometimes our desire for radical change backfires when we try to do too much at once. Popular resolutions include vowing to lose weight, eat better, spend less money, and enjoy life to the fullest, according to research firm Nielsen. Unfortunately, many people fail to achieve … Read more
The non-profit organization TED focuses on spreading inspirational and interesting ideas. Spending a few minutes watching the videos could change your whole day—maybe even your life! From heath and happiness to creativity and vulnerability, TED produces talks from world-leading experts and inspiring everyday people you’ve never heard of. Feeding your brain with positive messages and … Read more
The holidays are a hectic, yet fun time full of sweet culinary temptation. Between cookies and cakes, buttery main courses, and even special coffee drinks that sound amazing but are chock full of sugar, eating healthy can become a challenge. While indulging here and there is okay, it’s best to keep those treat times few … Read more
Amid national concern about rising rates of diabetes and obesity, which often coincides with Type 2 diabetes, one population stands out as facing an exceptional risk: Native Americans. Native Americans face more than double the risk of receiving a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes than Caucasians. Type 2 diabetes is a disease marked by high … Read more
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer to affect women, but fortunately, there are many ways to reduce the risk. Most people—men can develop the disease, too—who develop breast cancer don’t have the disease in their family, according to BreastCancer.org. Up to 10% of cases are linked to gene mutations like BRCA 1 … Read more
Eating healthy while living with chronic pain can seem like an impossibly difficult task. Pre-packaged food is easy, but it’s often high in sodium, fat, and doesn’t contain the best quality ingredients. You know that to really take charge of your health, you need to eat healthier. But how? Don’t worry. We’ve got you covered … Read more
Health myths abound, partially because it’s so difficult to keep up with all the constantly changing recommendations. The pendulum of expert opinion swings wildly, making it hard for the average person to make good decisions. Fortunately, science is coming to a point where some of the most perplexing health issues of our time—aspartame or sugar? … Read more