Exercise

One of the main excuses cited for not exercising is lack of time.

For many people, juggling a job, a family, and other obligations big and small makes it necessary to cut corners from time to time.

And more often than not, exercise is one of the components that gets squeezed out in the throes of … Continue Reading »

As temperatures rise and bathing suits come out of hiding, many people get serious about getting in shape.

While anything that inspires your employees to make healthy lifestyle changes is cause for celebration, it’s also important that they’re keeping safety in mind.

Safe summer workouts take into account the high temperatures and humidity that can lead to … Continue Reading »

Dog lovers already know their favorite furry companions are special.

But it’s more than just their infectious enthusiasm and ever-wagging tails that makes them that way. In addition to providing unconditional love and loyalty, dogs can help keep their owners healthy.

For example, did you know that Fido can lower your blood pressure? Or that … Continue Reading »

We schedule doctor’s appointments, clients, meetings, and the like into our day … why not do the same with exercise?

People are more likely to stick to a workout routine when they’ve carved out a time slot specifically for it.

Making a conscious effort to give exercise high priority in their life will keep them … Continue Reading »

Nature is good for the soul, and exercise is good for the body. Combining the two yields a workout that does double-duty.

New research shows that spending just five minutes a day doing physical activity in a natural setting benefits mental health.

Whether you get your natural workout gardening in your own backyard, walking a … Continue Reading »

They strike without warning and leave their hapless victims scrounging up change for the nearest vending machine.

Food cravings can be a vulnerable dieter’s worst enemy. Different from hunger in their specificity (if it’s ice cream your body demands, no amount of frozen juice bars or fresh strawberries will truly suffice), cravings are a common … Continue Reading »

Hard work never hurt anyone, right?

Not so fast. Recent research gathered from a long-term British study shows that working overtime may be bad for the heart.

Following more than 10,000 civil servants in London, the study found that those who worked three or more hours longer than a normal seven-hour workday were at … Continue Reading »

Everyone knows that not getting enough sleep affects health, productivity, mood, and more. What might come as a surprise is that skimping on the Z’s can lead to packing on the pounds.

Studies have shown a correlation between insufficient sleep and increased weight. The connection may be as simple as a sleep-deprived person’s tendency to … Continue Reading »

Whether or not your workplace feels like a pressure cooker, you can bet that some of your employees consider it one.

Stress is a normal part of life to some degree, but when it is excessive, chronic, or both, it can wreak havoc on the sufferer’s mental and physical health and negatively affect your business. … Continue Reading »

So you can recite the benefits of exercise chapter and verse, but it’s still a struggle to drag yourself to the gym, the trail, or the treadmill.

You’re not alone.

Many people get bogged down in the dry practicalities of fitness. They know it’s good for them, and they’re well aware of the health risks that … Continue Reading »