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Sugar When you eat or drink sugar the sudden energy surge your body experiences is followed by an insulin surge that rapidly drops the blood

There are three major trends in the health of both children and adults that have public health workers concerned: an increase in obesity, attention deficit

Research suggests that the amount and quality of sleep we achieve has profound effects on wellness. Nightly sleep is critical for the restoration of health.

Strong muscles keep your body upright and allow you to move. Good muscle strength and balance are critical to maintain proper posture and minimize muscle

There are three things that have to happen to successfully change a habit. The first is that you must make the decision to change. When

Balance and coordination exist when the body is used for what it is designed for. Exercises such as walking, swimming, yoga, Pilates, bicycling, martial arts,

To find your mantra you can go to a peaceful place, sit in a comfortable position, and focus on a word or phrase that you

Imagine waking up one morning with a frozen shoulder where you couldn’t move your upper arm more than a few inches in any direction. How

To rest your mind and take a visual journey to a peaceful place, consider listening to soothing sounds. If you have about ten minutes and

The goal of progressive muscle relaxation is to reduce the tension in your muscles. First, find a quiet place where you’ll be free from interruption.

The ancient Japanese art form of growing Bonsai trees is fascinating. Bonsai trees are essentially normal shrubs that have been consistently stressed in a particular

Relaxed breathing, also called diaphragmatic breathing, can help you relieve stress. Have you ever noticed how you breathe when you’re stressed? Stress typically causes rapid,