The Hidden Physical Effects of Living Under Constant Pressure Stress is a normal part of life. A difficult conversation, an important deadline, financial pressure, family problems, or an unexpected event can all trigger a stress response that helps you react quickly. The problem begins when stress stops being temporary and …
Your Hormones Help Control Far More Than You Realize, and Everyday Habits Such as Poor Sleep, Chronic Stress, Nutrition, and Physical Activity Can Influence How Your Body Functions Hormones are chemical messengers that help coordinate many of the body’s most important functions. They are involved in energy, metabolism, growth, reproduction, …
You Do Not Need to Become a Fitness Expert to Improve Your Health—Regular Movement Can Strengthen Your Body, Support Your Heart and Brain, Improve Your Mood, and Help You Stay Independent as You Age Exercise is often presented as something you do to lose weight, build visible muscles, or change …
A Practical Guide to the Nutrients, Foods, and Everyday Eating Habits Your Body Needs for Energy, Strength, Immunity, and Long-Term Health Every day, your body is working constantly, even when you are sitting still or sleeping. Your heart is beating, your lungs are breathing, your brain is processing information, your …
You Cannot Control Every Year of Your Life, but the Everyday Choices You Make Can Help Support Your Health, Independence, Energy, and Quality of Life as You Age Living a longer life is something many people want, but longevity is about more than simply adding years to the calendar. What …
Your Mind and Body Are Connected, and Taking Care of Your Mental Health Is One of the Most Important Parts of Living a Healthy and Balanced Life When people talk about health, the conversation usually focuses on physical things such as exercise, healthy food, body weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, or …
How Everyday Choices Can Support Memory, Focus, Mood, and Healthy Brain Function Throughout Your Life Getting older does not automatically mean losing your memory, becoming less intelligent, or watching your ability to learn disappear. Your brain changes throughout life, but the way it ages can be influenced by many factors, …
How Long-Term Stress Can Affect Your Brain, Heart, Immune System, Digestion, Sleep, and Everyday Life—and What You Can Do About It Stress is a normal part of being human. A difficult day at work, financial pressure, family problems, an important deadline, or an unexpected situation can all trigger the body’s …
The Hidden Health Effects of Poor Sleep—and Simple Things You Can Do to Protect Your Body, Brain, Mood, and Energy Most people think of poor sleep as a simple problem that makes them feel tired the next morning. But sleep is much more than rest. While you are asleep, your …
There are moments in life when something hurts us, but we decide not to talk about it. Someone we trusted disappoints us, and instead of admitting that we are hurt, we say, “It’s fine.” Someone treats us unfairly, but we remain silent because we do not want an argument. A …