| Good health begins in the gut. If this seems a bit far-fetched to you, think about all that happens during digestion. From the moment food touches your lips (whether it be a Hostess cupcake or a baby carrot) a series of physiological responses... (Read More)

Nature is powerful. Research has proven time and again that those who spend even just a moderate amount of time in the outdoors experience a host of benefits such as improved mood, better connection with friends and neighbors and a reduction in... (Read More)

Your brain is incredible! It's the master command center for all the functions that happen in your body, which is saying quite a bit. Not only does it manage the processes that keep you living and breathing, but it also stores memories and helps us... (Read More)

Being sick is no fun! It leads to loss of hours at work, sometimes without pay, as well as many other missed commitments. Plus, you just feel lousy on top of having the inconvenience of rescheduling missed appointments and making up for time... (Read More)

Change. It's something we can always count on. And, Mother Nature is no exception to this rule! If you live in a climate with four seasons you know exactly what that means. Even more temperate climates have seasonal changes and shifts. And, for the... (Read More)

Imagine an empty clear jar. Before you sits a pile of sand and a pile of rocks. Both of them need to fit into the jar. What is the best way to approach this task? Do you start with the sand or the rocks? Interestingly, if you fill the jar with the... (Read More)

Are you trying to keep your mind sharp as you grow older? We all are. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to help keep your brain healthy. Here are eight of them: Stay connected. Many studies have shown that social connections... (Read More)

There are a lot of great things about being employed and living in a free society, but the stress that comes with work isn't exactly one of them. Dealing with stress can be draining. Whether you're facing an important deadline at work, having... (Read More)

Words matter. We know this is true because we as a human race not only use language to communicate daily but we know how much it hurts when careless or unkind words are spoken. In fact, in a study conducted by researchers at Harvard Medical School... (Read More)