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Simple moves help you feel better all day long Staying fit takes on new meaning as you get older. Whereas once upon a time getting in shape meant chasing six-pack abs, today you are better off (not to mention happier!) pursuing a different kind of fitness goal: staying well and preventing injury. “One big fitness...

Follow these simple tips to help manage and reduce your stress levels All of us experience some stress on a day-to-day basis. It could be as simple as running a few minutes behind in the morning, getting handed a large project from your boss or even too many bills arriving the same day. While too...

Find guidance and tips here about how to maintain and improve your mental well-being and resilience both at work and at home. Stress is a feature of most adults’ daily lives, but there are times stress overflows its boundaries, making it harder to manage. Think: a job loss, ill or aging family members, financial upheaval....

If you’re finding it hard to sleep because of stress, there are a few things you need to know in order to improve your sleep. Stress and poor sleep are evil twins who can trap you in a vicious cycle. Stress triggers insomnia, while successive nights of poor sleep ratchet up stress. Over time, chronic...

Some foods help your choppers and some… not so much. Brushing and flossing aren’t the only ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy. When and what you eat are also important. When your mouth waters, it makes saliva, a powerful tooth defender. Saliva swishes away food particles that can get stuck and damage your...

Ready to be happier, healthier, and wiser? Crank up your favorite song and tune in to the health benefits of music. Pop Quiz: Music can… Put you in a good mood Slow your heart rate Boost your memory If your answers are A, B, C, and more, you’re in sync with emerging science that continues...

7 Simple Ways to Enjoy the Sun Without Getting Burned That bottle of sunscreen in your beach bag is your best protection against sunburn and skin damage from spending time outside. But there are other essential strategies that will get you fully ready for the rays. Read on before you head outside. Respect the power...

Exercise is beneficial regardless of setting, but there are extra advantages outdoor workouts can offer. Summer’s here with warmer temperatures and longer days beckoning you to “go outside.” Being out and about has plenty of benefits for mind and body, says physical therapist Beth Rohrer, PT, DPT and senior medical director for Tivity Health in...

A Closer Look at the Health Checks That Are Key to Your Well-being You know to call the doctor when you have a high temperature or twist an ankle, but when it comes to annual checkups, well, that’s something to deal with when you’re not so busy. Except…those regular visits with your doctor or health...