Some people who are sedentary can have serious health consequences. According to Forbes, who cites a few studies, they found that women who spent more time being sedentary were more likely to have heart disease later in their life. Of course, the solution to that is moving more (as we mention below), but there’s also […]

Winter is hard to deal with! Unfortunately, even though winter is quickly coming to an end in most parts of the world, it’s still challenging to follow through with those New Year’s cold when it’s so cold outside. While hiding under a blanket in a warm bed may seem like a dream, it’s the worst […]

Unfortunately for many of us, it’s easy to be critical of ourselves. Struggling with weight doesn’t help — we tend to be hard on ourselves for gaining weight which makes it more challenging to get it off. If we’re not careful, those negative thoughts can infiltrate everywhere and lead to more self-destructive behaviors. When thoughts […]

Spending quality time with friends and family is nice, but it turns out that time well spent also can other benefits. Some of these benefits include having an enjoyable life, feeling less grief, and friends who motivate and inspire. Maintaining positive friendships should be there with sticking to health and fitness goals because it’s just […]

Remember how it was to learn how to ride a bike for the first time? As a child (and even as an adult!) sometimes it takes many times before we get the hang of it. Also, even though we still experience bumps in the road (quite literally while riding a bike) that takes effort to […]

The chemical reactions in a body are known as metabolism. A person’s metabolism keeps their body functioning at its optimal level. It’s interesting to know that many people use the word metabolism also to define metabolic rate, which is the number of calories burned. The higher the number of calories burned, the easier it is […]

Many people are looking to improve their overall health or slim down (or both!) and are always on the hunt for what can help them achieve their goals. It can get discouraging not losing weight and making poor decisions, but burning fat may be the answer. In fact, in addition to exercise, many factors contribute […]

Sometimes the best way for someone to take care of others is by first taking care of their self. Not only is self-care vital for mental health, but it also affects one’s health. It’s essential to take the time to listen to various needs and stressors, and that doesn’t make anyone selfish for doing so. […]

No matter what a person’s weight loss goals are, sometimes it feels like a massive challenge that’s impossible to achieve. However, losing the weight doesn’t require unrealistic goals such as not eating very much, exercising like crazy, or trying other radical diet methods. Making small changes, such as taking a brisk walk in the morning […]

People tend to carry bottled water everywhere these days. Most researchers argue that drinking 8 glasses a day is best, but new reports state that drinking that much water may not be necessary. However, regardless of how much water is best to drink, no one can dismiss the fact that water keeps us alive. Water […]