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How to Become a Fitness Faithful

It’s easy to start a fitness routine, but it can be difficult to make it part of your ongoing healthy lifestyle. All too often, our energy and motivation to get...

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Outdoor Exercising: Safety First

It’s easy to prepare for exercise outdoors, but something often overlooked are the precautions needed for your safety. Many people run or walk alone, so it is essential to prepare...

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Find a Walking Buddy

Being held accountable can be some of the best motivation you’ll find. Find a buddy who will join you on your walks and can help you reach your health goals....

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Musical Motivation for Exercise

Music can make your workout more enjoyable, helping to pass the time, lighten your mood, relieve anxiety, or even increase your level of intensity. Songs can be used to help...

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Make Activity a Habit

No matter your current fitness level, you were designed for motion. Walking is free, easy, and it makes a real difference in your health. Now is the perfect time to...

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Harvest of the Month: Pumpkins

While most people’s first thought may jump to jack-o-lanterns or Thanksgiving pies, pumpkins and their flavor appear in everything from lattés to pancakes. October’s signature squash has alpha- and beta-carotene...

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Open Enrollment Points to Ponder

Open Enrollment used to be a pretty straightforward affair. With the recent changes in health coverage options, smart employees do more than simply renew the plan they had last year....

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Realistic Well-Being Goals for the Holidays

The holiday season comes with many commitments and often feelings of being overextended. When you start to experience anxiety or dread thinking about all of the calendar appointments and to-dos...

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Portion Distortion

Often we have to remind ourselves, especially when eating out, that portions we eat can be two to three times (or more!) larger than the proper serving sizes. For example,...

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All in Moderation

No foods should ever be completely off limits in a well-balanced diet, but especially around the holidays. If you deprive yourself of holiday favorites you might only get once a...

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