As a lover of self-help books geared toward health and wellness, I often wonder: what truly makes people happy? Looking around the gym at people working out intensely, what motivates them? Walking by a Newbury Street outdoor restaurant and seeing a person laugh at dinner, what is making them happy?…
In the world of nutrition research, we are still trying to figure out how nutrients are absorbed from our foods and how to get the most out of every meal for long-term health and longevity. What we have learned is, in many instances nutrients are better absorbed – or, more…
Making a salad at home is a simple, quick way to get your veggie intake for the day. Greens and other fresh-cut vegetables contain a variety of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants: fiber, potassium, calcium, magnesium, vitamins A, C, and K, and all your B vitamins just to name a few….
Sure, kids spend hours digging in the sand. However, when you gather up pounds of the stuff and concentrate it in a bag, it’s no longer child’s play. Sandbags are a serious fitness toy that can boost your strength.
The mature adult in you knows it’s best to eat a variety of vegetables to maintain your youthful glow and kid-like energy. But, let’s get real. Sometimes the thought of a plain old carrot stick or a plate of broccoli makes you want to, well… WAAH, you just don’t wanna!…
The spring season is a time of rebirth and renewal. This month, let’s keep that feeling in mind as we look at ways to renew your budget! Check out these three actionable steps to make a breakthrough in your finances.
Triathlon season is upon us! If you’re about to tackle this athletic trifecta for the first time, then check out these five things which often surprise newbie triathletes like yourself.
For a lot of us, this (LONG) Winter season has served as a great opportunity to get back on our fitness schedules. I know for me, it was entirely too cold to venture “off-schedule” unless it was absolutely necessary. I went from home to work, hit the gym then went…