Spending time in natural spaces has a host of benefits for your mental and physical health. There’s even a scientific name for taking part in outdoor activities—ecotherapy. Research suggests spending time outdoors enjoying the greenery, breathing in the fresh air, or going for a stroll can help you relax, [...]
If you’ve been waking up every morning feeling tired and craving more sleep, you’ve got company: In the best of times, one in three Americans don’t get enough sleep of seven or more hours a day. Add uncertainty and anxiety into the mix and sleep seems even more elusive. [...]
Your most important relationship is the one you have with yourself. So how’s it going? If you’re like many of us, you tend to treat others more kindly than you treat yourself. The truth is no one expects you to be a superhero, and you shouldn’t expect it of [...]
Transformation never comes easy. Some days we are inspired to make lifestyle choices to enhance our well-being. And once in a while we are forced into a new way of being. As we emerge from the pandemic, we get the opportunity to reflect on our personal choices and what [...]
Spring is here—which means we’re settling into the warm sunshine and taking in the fresh air. But for some, springtime may bring sneezy, stuffed-up noses and itchy eyes. We’re talking about those dreaded seasonal allergies. “Statistics show that 50 million Americans of all ages suffer from allergies,” says Philip [...]
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition that affects tens of millions of adults in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). What are the risk factors for hypertension? Family history Advanced age Lack of exercise Poor diet Excess [...]
Good nutrition is the cornerstone of a strong immune system. Although no specific food or supplement can guarantee protection from illnesses like the coronavirus, a balanced, healthy eating plan is certainly one way to boost your immune system. Certain nutrients play an important role in the immune system, and [...]
As of November, 48 Americans have died from vaping, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Once considered a safer option than cigarettes, vapes and e-cigarettes—particularly those used with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-containing products—are now linked to a lung condition known as e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated [...]
Before your day starts off on the wrong foot, it can help to have a few tools in your kit to reset and feel in control. There’s no right or wrong way to work these rituals into your day—apply them when they feel right for you. Here’s how to [...]
On October 4, Spencer Halper spent his birthday a little differently than most people turning 85. He pedaled 85 miles with companions from his local bike club, the 600-member Princeton Free Wheelers, traveling one mile for every year of his life. He began this annual tradition at age 80 [...]
