How Much Exercise Do You Really Need?
Exercise is important for your overall health and wellness. Most people understand that. However, how much exercise do you really need? And how often should you exercise? Most major health organizations agree with the following: For moderate intensity exercise, aim for 150 minutes per weekTry to break...
Foods that Keep you Full and Feeling Great
Foods that Will Keep You Fuller for Longer It can often be tough to get through the day with enough energy to stay focused and keep going. When you’re feeling tired and hungry, the temptation exists to run to the corner store, vending machine, or fast...
Having a Healthy Halloween
Halloween is almost here and – for a lot of us – that means candy, candy, and more candy. Of course, this is a fun time of year and one that many (especially children) look forward to. However, the amount of sugar consumed around Halloween...
Five Tips for Having a Healthy Fall
How to Have a Healthy Fall The fall is here! The days are starting to get shorter, the weather is starting to get cooler, and you might already be thinking of hibernating until spring. However, you don’t need to hide away! This is a great time...
Having a Healthy End of Daylight Savings Time
For most in North America, daylight savings time ends on Sunday November 5, 2017. While, at first glance, it seems like this is a great opportunity to get an extra hour of sleep, there is a downside to the end of daylight savings time when...
Planning a Healthy Back-to-School Routine
It’s back-to-school time. This is a busy time for a lot of us, especially if you have children who are changing up their schedules for the new school year. Unfortunately, as with many busy times, a lot of people let their health slide when they’re...
Healthy Activities for a Busy Day
How to Stay Healthy When You’re Busy You have a busy life. A lot of us do. Whether you’re busy with work, school, raising children, or anything else, it’s sometimes tough to stay healthy when you’re busy. You might eat worse when you’re short on time,...
Having a Safe & Healthy Holiday Season
Staying Healthy During the Holidays The holiday season is here. This is a time for celebration and being with your loved ones. During this season, you’ll want to enjoy your time and the company you keep, but it’s also important to take precautions to remain safe and...
How to be Healthy at Holiday Parties
The holiday season is here! One of the most enjoyable part of this season is spending time with friends and family. In many cases, this means attending holiday parties. Holiday parties can be a great way to celebrate the season, but they also often mean...
Having a Healthy Halloween
Healthy Ways to Celebrate Halloween Halloween is just around the corner. While this means ghosts, ghouls, costumes and fun, it also means chocolate, candy, chips and a whole bunch of other junk food. Of course, eating a small amount of Halloween treats on this special occasion...
The Importance of Eating Breakfast
You’ve probably heard all about how important breakfast is, but is it really true? The truth is: YES! Breakfast is very important for many reasons. Breakfast provides your body with the energy and nutrients it needs to start the day. Studies also show that eating...
Getting Back in Shape for Back to School
It’s back to school time which, for many people, means the end of summer. In a lot of cases, the end of summer also means a return to responsibilities and that often means getting back into a healthier lifestyle. Over the summer, it’s easy to...