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14 Simple Ways to Clean Up Your Diet Clean eating doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing proposition, nor does it have to mean kale at every meal. The key is to start where you are and take the tiniest step toward smarter food choices. 2/21/2020
7 Tips for Resetting Your Sleep Patterns If you find yourself nodding off shortly after dinner each night and then waking up a little too bright-eyed at 3 a.m., your sleep schedule is probably in need of some adjustments. 2/19/2020
5 Things Experts Say You Should Do Right Now to Improve Financial Health Financial freedom doesn't happen overnight; it takes many small steps over time. Start working on these five expert-recommended tips now to ensure a healthy financial future later. 2/17/2020
4 Real Ways to Stop Eating So Much Added Sugar With sugar hiding in many packaged foods, it can feel overwhelming to try to eliminate it from your diet. We asked the experts for their best advice on reducing added sugar intake and, boy, did they deliver!  2/14/2020
Adding Mindfulness to Your Workout Is the Wellness Hack You Need While not every workout will go the way you hoped, and some days you just won't be able to get in the zone, there is a little trick you can use to get more out of your time in the gym: mindfulness. 2/12/2020
9 Doctors’ Appointments You Should Schedule This Year While they’re not fun, certain doctor’s visits should be scheduled on an annual or semi-annual basis. How many of these appointments have you made in the past year? 2/11/2020
6 Important Things to Verify Before Buying Eggs By keeping this important information in mind next time you’re shopping for eggs, you can ensure that you are bringing home the very best for you and your family. 2/11/2020
Different Types of Eggs: Which is Right for You? While all eggs have the same basic composition, some varieties, like Eggland’s Best eggs, are nutritionally superior. In addition, there are several different types of eggs that offer their own unique qualities, appearances and characteristics. 2/10/2020
Where to Start If You Want to Run a Half Marathon Running expert Jason Karp offers different tips for two groups: those who have already logged some mileage and those who are just lacing up their sneakers for the first time. 2/10/2020
8 Ways to Move More If You Work from Home If you work remotely, it’s all too easy to sink into the couch and avoid movement completely. It's so important to find ways to fit more movement into your routine, though, so we rounded up eight easy ways to make it happen.  2/7/2020
Is It Social Anxiety or Are You Just Shy? If you experience intense fear in social situations, skip those situations altogether to avoid anxiety, feel physical signs of anxiety and/or feel very self-conscious, you could be experiencing social anxiety disorder. 2/6/2020
9 Ways to Reframe Negative Thoughts “You can’t have persistent negative thoughts and expect positive outcomes. Negative thinking and self-talk only leads to non-productive results, which reinforces negative thinking." 2/4/2020
You've Heard the Term, But What Does Plant-Forward Really Mean? Plant-based diets, plant-forward plates--you've heard the terms but do you really know what these trendy ideas actually mean? 2/3/2020
How to Save Yourself From the Distraction Epidemic These days, it just takes one ''ding!'' to cause us to completely lose focus as we fall down the social media/Netflix/email rabbit hole. Learn how to pull yourself out and combat the ''distraction epidemic'' before it affects your goals.  1/31/2020
6 Underrated Health Foods That Deserve a Spot in Your Grocery Cart You're already a fan of kale and salmon, celery and quinoa, but the grocery store is full of other health food all-stars! Discover six underrated items that might become you new favorite food.  1/30/2020
7 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Cook More Meals at Home With some smart planning—and a few clever hacks along the way—you can stick with your goal of becoming less reliant on restaurants while reaping the benefits of more nutritious, inexpensive, home-cooked meals.
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10 Easy Mindful Goals to Add to Your Day Not sure how to squeeze periods of mindfulness into an already busy schedule? These bite-sized goals make it easier than you might expect. 1/28/2020
Improving Your Mind-Muscle Connection Is the Secret to Better Results Commonly referred to as the "mind-muscle connection," research demonstrates that by thinking about the movement of the targeted muscle, you can strengthen it more effectively.    1/27/2020
A Case for Taking Mental Health Days You're stressed, overwhelmed, overworked, anxious and can't remember the last time you didn't chug five coffees before lunch. It's time for a mental health day. 1/24/2020
Healthy Ways to Deal With Nicotine Withdrawal Congratulations! You’ve made the super-smart decision to say goodbye to cigarettes. Try these healthy ways to make the transition more manageable. 1/22/2020
Reasons to Eat Less Added Sugar That Have Nothing to Do With Weight Loss Added sugar--it's everywhere! And it's up to you to decrease your dependence on it. Learn why added sugar is hurting your overall health and discover how you can change your future for the better. 1/21/2020
Why You Should Start Your Week With ‘Mindful Mondays’ Monday signifies the first day of a brand-new week, a fresh start and a time to reflect on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead -- a great opportunity to tap into the power of your mind. 1/20/2020
8 Ergonomic Office Products That Improve Your Health and Productivity While you may not be able to change your day-to-day tasks or your work location, you may have some control over how you interact with them. Given the growing emphasis on workplace wellness in our culture, it might be worth a shot to ask your employer to provide some of these ergonomic office essentials. 1/17/2020
Will Breaking the Rules Improve Your Overall Health? There are too many rules about health out there these days. We think it's time to start breaking the rules. We think it's time for you to become a healthy deviant.  1/16/2020
7 Ways to Protect Your Time In This Busy, Busy World Your time is perhaps your most precious commodity. By giving it the attention and protection it deserves, you can ensure that every moment is used wisely and with intention. 1/15/2020