Indulge Taste Buds with Better-for-You Snacks
Indulge Taste Buds with Better-for-You Snacks – The foundation of healthy eating may include nutritious breakfasts, lunches and dinners, but just as important are the snacks in-between meals. Regardless of when or where you snack, encourage better-for-you eating habits with nutritious nibbles to power through your day. (Family Features) According to an online survey conducted […]
Read MoreUnlocking a Healthier You: Simple Strategies for Fitness and Wellness
Unlocking a Healthier You: Simple Strategies for Fitness and Wellness. In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining fitness and wellness habits can often seem like a daunting task. However, by implementing a few simple yet effective strategies into your daily routine, you can make significant progress toward a healthier you. In this article, we will explore practical […]
Read More7 Simple Steps to a Healthier and Happier You
7 Simple Steps to a Healthier and Happier You. In an age where stress often dominates our lives, it’s crucial to set aside time for self-care. This guide, courtesy of Ardelles, offers you a simple pathway to elevate both your physical and mental well-being. Through a set of six actionable steps, you’ll discover easy-to-implement practices […]
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How active are the microorganisms in your yogurt? We created a new tool to study probiotic activity — and made it out of cardboard
Fermented foods can be a good source of probiotics. Yulia Naumenko/Moment via Getty Images Carlos D. Garcia, Clemson University and George Chumanov, Clemson University How active are the microorganisms in your yogurt? We created a new tool to study probiotic activity — and made it out of cardboard Humans have been fermenting food and drinks — […]
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Self-Care for Sick Days: Navigate cough, cold and flu season like a pro
Self-Care for Sick Days: Navigate cough, cold, and flu season like a pro Self-Care for Sick Days: Navigate cough, cold, and flu season like a pro – Cooler weather inevitably means cough, cold and flu season isn’t far behind. Now is the time to take precautions and set yourself up with healthy habits. (Family Features) […]
Read MoreHome Sweet Office: Nailing the Work-From-Home Setup
Home Sweet Office: Nailing the Work-From-Home Setup. In the current era where remote work is becoming the norm, it’s essential to create a living space that serves as both a sanctuary of relaxation and an effective workspace. A well-designed home office can significantly improve productivity, focus, and overall well-being. Shared by ARDELLES.com, here are some […]
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Highly Rated Diets to Support Heart Health
Highly Rated Diets to Support Heart Health Eating healthy is an important goal for people looking to maintain or improve their physical health, particularly as it relates to the heart. With often conflicting information available online and via social media, it may be difficult or downright confusing to find the eating plan for you. (Family […]
Read MoreWhat are limiting beliefs and how to improve them
Limiting beliefs are beliefs that you hold about yourself or the world that constrain you in some way. These beliefs may be about your abilities, your self-worth, your relationships, or your potential for success. They can be deeply ingrained and difficult to recognize, but they often hold you back from reaching your full potential. Examples […]
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How to treat eczema and other skin conditions and when to see a doctor
Cold weather brings itchy, irritated, dry and scaly skin – here’s how to treat eczema and other skin conditions and when to see a doctor For some skin conditions, keeping hydrated is key. Yuliya Shevtsova/EyeEm via Getty Images Sonal Choudhary, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences and Jeffrey Chen, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences In many parts […]
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Create Healthy Habits
Create Healthy Habits. At the start of a new year, many people choose to embark on a journey to improve their health; this can take the form of losing weight, jumpstarting a fitness routine, or mitigating a health issue. What many people don’t realize is having the right mindset is key to any successful […]
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Planning a Balanced, Plant-Based Diet for Kids
Planning a Balanced, Plant-Based Diet for Kids. Caregivers who follow a vegetarian, vegan or other plant-based diet may wonder whether it’s wise for their children to follow the same eating plan. A well-balanced vegetarian diet can meet a baby or child’s needs, although it’s important to make sure children eating plant-based diets are getting enough […]
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Scaling Back: 5 ways to manage your weight
For many people who wish to work toward a healthier weight, one of the greatest obstacles is figuring out where to begin. These tips from SlimFast consultant and registered dietitian Maryann Walsh show it doesn’t take a drastic lifestyle overhaul to make an impact. (Family Features) Eat Mindfully Many people who struggle with their weight […]
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What Women Need to Know About Stroke Risks
What Women Need to Know About Stroke Risks – It may not be widely known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure, a leading cause of stroke. Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the leading cause […]
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6 Ways to Build Lasting Healthy Habits
6 Ways to Build Lasting Healthy Habits – Starting on a path toward healthy habits is often easier than maintaining them long term. This year, you can avoid a major pitfall of healthy resolutions and build healthy habits that stick by working small, positive steps into your daily life. In fact, healthy habits are the […]
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Approach the holiday season with a whole-person health mentality
By Rhonda L. Randall, D.O., Chief Medical Officer at UnitedHealthcare The holiday season can evoke a range of strong emotions. While stereotypically associated with feelings of joy and excitement, the holiday months can also be ridden with physical and mental demands — from cooking meals and hosting family, to entertaining and traveling — which may […]
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Sleep is Good Medicine: 11 tips for healthier sleep
Sleep can sometimes feel like self-care that can wait or a reward you need to earn. However, the opposite is true. When it comes to your health, sleep is just as important as physical activity and nutrition. (Family Features) While you sleep, your body is busy healing and repairing itself, learning and actively preventing chronic […]
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Human skin stood up better to the sun before there were sunscreens and parasols – an anthropologist explains why
The sun’s rays often feel good on your skin, but can cause serious damage. Maksim Chernyshev/EyeEm via Getty Images Nina G. Jablonski, Penn State Human beings have a conflicted relationship with the sun. People love sunshine, but then get hot. Sweat gets in your eyes. Then there are all the protective rituals: the sunscreen, the […]
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