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Who are we kidding, life is hard!  Studies show that having a positive mental state can have a profound effect on your physical well-being.  But, how can we improve our mental state during difficult times? Even short periods of meditation can help achieve a...

2021 is finally here! With the start of a new year, many of us make a New Year's Resolution to become healthier. Read this article to learn about 15 simple changes you can make to your daily habits to become a healthier you:

It's time to start moving! Read the following article for tips and strategies to keep you on track in 2021 If you’ve been planted in the couch cushions for the last few weeks or your workout regimen has slipped, here’s how to start exercising ag...

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has remained the leading cause of death in the United States for more than 8 decades.1 Since their inceptions in 1976 and 1989, the Nurses’ Health Studies (NHS) I and II, respectively, have contributed much new knowledge w...

Overweight and associated diseases, particularly type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, remain worldwide challenges. There is an urgent need for dietary interventions to address these problems and for a better understanding of how different dietary interve...

Bob, here. Cindy’s dad. I’ve been put in charge of “stuff.” This is the place you go to find who knows what and perhaps possible answers to life’s deepest questions like, “Are Fritos and mayonnaise really that bad for you?” Way I see it, ya gotta have som...

During the holiday season, it is easy to forego exercise and indulge in more food and drink. By following a few key tips, we can enjoy the holidays while maintaining our exercise routine and fitness goals.  To stay on track and avoid gaining those extra pou...

We always hear that exercise is good for us, but do we really know all of the incredible benefits that physical activity provides? By gaining a better understanding of the importance of exercise, it is our hope that more people make daily exercise a priorit...

Being kind sounds so simple, however, there are likely many ways that we can all improve.  There are small acts of kindness as simple as opening the door for someone or bringing a co-worker a cup of coffee. Other acts of kindness can occur in daily communic...