According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the average adult needs 7-9 hours of sleep each night for overall health and well-being. Unfortunately, more than 1/3 of adults do not get that. Inadequate sleep can negatively affect your judgment, mood, memory, and ability to learn new things. It can lead to low levels of […]
Fitness for the Whole Family
It’s a challenge for many adults to find the time and motivation to exercise regularly, let alone make sure their kids are getting enough activity. Research confirms what most of us have observed: kids these days are spending less time being active than ever before. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, the average American child now spends six […]
Stress Less For A Healthier Heart
Life happens, which means stress happens. We can’t always prevent or avoid feelings of stress or anxiety. But constant stress can harm your overall health and is linked to many unhealthy habits related to poor heart health – poor food choices, lack of energy, reduced exercise, smoking, and drinking too much alcohol. Breaking the connection […]