Except in extreme cases, winter weather is no excuse for skipping your daily walk, run or other outdoor workout. All that’s required is preparation. The good news is, there is no need to spend a fortune on fancy winter athletic wear — you probably already own everything you need. Here’s how to prepare:
Ten thousand steps a day can seem quite daunting, can’t it? But it doesn’t have to be! Small, simple changes to your everyday life can easily increase your steps and improve your health. Check out these tips from Fitbit® to up your step count:
“New Year, New You” is on everyone’s mind at the beginning of the year, and what better time than now to recommit yourself to your health and wellness goals?
Did you know the average person spends nearly one third of his or her life sleeping? We have long known sleep can improve your health, mood and overall well-being. Recent advances in wearable technology have given us a greater understanding of just how impactful good sleep can be on the body.
Chronic conditions are on the rise in the United States, affecting more than 133 million Americans – and they can have a profound impact on employees’ quality of life as well as costs for employers.
Kettlebells engage your muscles with momentum—momentum you control. A kettlebell’s handle is meant to rotate as an axle inside your grip. One of the reasons kettlebell workouts are effective is that your body has to respond to and counterbalance a kettlebell’s independent momentum. It’s a much different feeling than lifting barbells, which isolate different muscle groups.
Many of us try to eat a balanced diet or maintain a healthy weight. But have you considered maintaining your mental health? It requires the same kind of regular care and maintenance, too. Here are five tips from Burnalong to give your mental health a tune up.
Fatigue costs employers billions of dollars each year. Reductions in productivity, motivation and health care costs related to fatigue cost individual employers around $1,967 annually per employee.1 When added up, fatigue costs U.S. companies around $136.4 billion dollars each year.2
When it comes to choosing the right eyewear, you can have it all—style and function. Keep these four tips in mind to make sure you’re getting what’s best for your health.
Trying to figure out the best gift for Dad? You can’t go wrong with some healthy, hearty recipes that keep Dad fit and happy. Check out some Dad-friendly recipes from Holly Clegg®’s new cookbook, Guy’s Guide to Eating Well: A Man’s Cookbook for Health and Wellness.
Cardiac incidents in the workplace are normally unpredictable and having an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) close by can often significantly increase the chances of survival.
Choosing a dentist is an important decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. You need to find a dentist that you can trust will properly care for your health, and who is also part of a friendly and accommodating team.
Exercising with your dog can serve as added motivation to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine. Whether it’s taking a leisurely stroll, playing a game of fetch, or going for a quick jog around the neighborhood, both of you can embark on a journey to better health by exercising together.
If you are an active person who likes working out, playing sports, spending time outdoors hiking, or even if you are on your feet all day, you know that rest is just as important to staying healthy. And this is as true for your feet as it is for the rest of your body. When it comes to foot recovery, the right pair of shoes can make all the difference.
Hearing plays an important role in whole-body health. Today, there are more choices for prescription hearing aids than ever. The latest models even look and function a lot like wireless earbuds. They blend into style trends so well that you wouldn’t know if someone is wearing hearing aids.
You might find yourself dragging late in the day craving a snack, or looking for a caffeinated drink to boost your energy. Do you reach for the coffee cup, a high-energy drink, or a sugary snack?
In the pursuit of better health, it’s important to pay attention not only to what we eat but also how we eat. Even when we are taking action towards better eating habits, there are a few habits we don’t realize hold back our efforts to maintain a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
Buying a home is a lengthy, complicated process. It involves walking through open houses, procuring a mortgage, negotiating a final offer, and following through the closing process.
Theme parks for health? This might not be your first association given all the tempting goodies, the crowds of people, and the endless thrills. However, most people don’t even realize that hustling from attraction to attraction can add 10+ miles of walking, speed walking, running or stroller pushing per day1.
No matter how conscientiously you brush and floss, you may fall short of the bright, white smile you’re after. Every day, our teeth face stains from what we eat and drink, from sodas, coffee and tea to dark fruits and vegetables. Professional teeth whitening and at-home whitening products can reverse stain damage for a brighter, confident smile.
Buying a home is one of the largest financial investments most people ever make. Signing the bottom line on a mortgage agreement may feel like a leap — especially for first-time buyers. But by taking several small, strategic steps beforehand, you can be sure your finances are home-ownership ready.