Because it's so simple, walking is an often overlooked exercise. It's a fantastic addition to any fitness routine: perfect for active recovery from more strenuous workouts, and a fabulous entry point for those new to exercise. Big bonus: it's …
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How having a dog helps your health
There's a reason dogs have been used as canine assistants and therapy dogs for so long. Actually, there are a bunch of reasons! Service dogs can be trained to assist people with vision or hearing impairment, people with seizure disorders, people with …
Healthy stress management
Highly stressful times -- like in the middle of a pandemic -- are not the ideal time to start counting calories or kick off a killer workout routine, but this is an ideal time to focus on doing what we can to stay healthy. Manage stress with rest …
How to set goals you’ll make happen
Many of us set goals for the new year, but nearly as many of us consider those goals failed just a few months into the year. There's nothing magical about January 1st; you can set -- or revise -- your goals any time of year! I'm blessed with a June …
Self care: start small
What do you think of when you think self care? An instagram-worthy bubble bath, complete with candles? Hours of uninterrupted reading time? Sunrise yoga? An entire workout without kids climbing on you? Here's what I imagine as the real story of …