Stress is unavoidable and side-stepping all sources of stress is impossible. That's not a negative thing by the way. Physical and emotional challenges are necessary elements for our growth. The key to having stress work in your favor and not letting it take over the...
Strength training with free weights, weight machines or resistance bands can help build and maintain muscle mass and strength. Strong muscles lead to strong bones. And strong bones can help minimize the risk of fracture due to osteoporosis. Numerous studies have shown that strength training can...
Change can be challenging. When trying to get over an addiction to drugs, alcohol or a behaviour, research confirms having a guide is a useful strategy. The following steps can help you move toward your recovery goals. To optimize your success, try implementing all 5...
Cholesterol is essential for good health and a critical building block for the cells in your body. Here's a primer on how cholesterol can be both beneficial and disadvantageous to your health. This waxy, fat-like substance is produced naturally, mainly in your liver. But it also...
"Listen, are you breathing just a little and calling it a life." - Mary Oliver Stress is ubiquitous, it's part of the fiber of life. How do we manage and deal with stress? One key way is through effective breathing. A large body of evidence suggests that...