10,000 steps a day is the recommended benchmark for significant health benefits; try wearing a pedometer to see if you're part of the majority who find they're only walking between 900 and 3,000 steps a day!. What do you think yours would read?
Read MoreThe Fortune article reads, "While economic growth has gradually been on the rise in the U.S. since the financial crisis, Americans' happiness has only been getting worse in recent years [...] In fact, U.S. happiness is at its lowest score since 2006, dipping to about 6.8 on a 10-point scale measured by the Gallup International Cantril ladder."
Read MoreIt’s no secret that vegetables rule the food pyramid and should almost always hog the greatest percentage of our plates. However, we really find the pot of nutrient-dense gold when we not only eat our vegetables, but when we eat them in all their rainbow glory. The colors represent different vitamins and minerals in varying veggies, so the healthiest diet will span the spectrum.
Read MoreThere are countless approaches, benefits, techniques, and ways to relax and meditate. And if you’re like most people, you’re probably looking for a simple and comprehensive overview. Where should you start? What are the different approaches? When should you meditate and for how long? And, what are the benefits of meditation and what does science tell us about it?
Read MoreMost people underestimate the physical benefits of yoga. If you're interested in burning more calories, try more advanced yoga classes, like Vinyasa, which move at a faster pace. These classes can be challenging, even for the seasoned yogi, and require students to move more quickly—and hold more complex poses for longer periods. As much as yoga poses can strengthen your body and improve flexibility, yoga has also been called a “work-in,” as it also does wonders to your brain and helps bridge the gap of feeling both energized and relaxed.
Read MoreThat’s right, if you want to live longer, cook. According to research, eating home-cooked meals may lead to better health outcomes, including decreased rates of diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer, and yes—mortality. People who cook also live happier, healthier and longer lives.
Read MoreWe also learned to find our strengths. These qualities are what Julie immediately works to identify in her clients, because as she puts it, "I'm going to feel like a ding dong for the rest of my life if I compare myself to others.” Everyone laughed, but it’s true: Julie is creative and driven and quick, and now she capitalizes on those traits with confidence rather than comparison. “As a nation, we score very low on self regulation... What are you good at?” she asked us.
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