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Ever flop on the couch at the end of the day—phone in hand, snack nearby—scrolling, watching, snacking… …but somehow you still wake up the next morning  exhausted ? You’re not alone. Most of us are really good at  checking out —but not so good at  resting . Here’s the thing: Numbing out  feels like rest in the moment… but it rarely leaves you feeling restored.  True rest  actually nourishes your body, mind, and nervous system—so you can show up for your life with more energy,

Here we are — November already. Only two months left in the year. And they're going to fly by - they always do! It’s easy to think, “I’ll just get through the holidays and start fresh in January. ” But let’s be honest — that “fresh start” gets a lot harder when we spend the last stretch of the year coasting. Every week you don’t move, plan, or fuel well now means a steeper climb in January. And if this pattern sounds familiar — easing up every November and December, then “st

Are you feeling SAD already this year? Maybe not. It’s probably too early for full-blown Seasonal Affective Disorder. But as days get shorter, nights get longer, and the holidays creep closer, it’s not too early to talk about exhaustion. We all get tired, but sometimes that fatigue runs deeper than a few late nights. Experts say there are three overlapping kinds of exhaustion that can sneak up on you. At this time of year, you might be feeling all three. 1. Everyday exhaustio

When life feels busy and overwhelming, it’s easy to tell yourself: “I’ll start exercising when things slow down.” But here’s the...

How many times have you heard (or said): “Well, that’s just part of getting older…” when it comes to aches, stiffness, or low energy?...

When most people think of staying healthy, they think about exercise : going to the gym, lifting weights, walking on the treadmill, maybe...

How are your investments looking these days?   We’re not asking about your money.   We’re asking about your health.   You’ve known for...

Your body is always talking to you. The question is — are you paying attention? Most of us don’t notice the gentle whispers until they...

August is National Dog Month in both the United States and Canada, a celebration of the special bond between humans and their canine...

Let’s get real—life doesn’t pause so we can fit in perfect workouts or prep gourmet meals. Some weeks are chaotic. Some days don’t go as...

How often do you push your needs to the bottom of the list? Maybe it’s skipping your workout to help your kid or grandkid with homework....

If you feel like you  should  know how to rest, but secretly don’t… You’re not alone. Rest isn’t easy for everyone, especially if you’ve...

Liz Hopwood was planning to have hip-replacement surgery this spring. But now, she’s too strong and too busy for that. It’ll just have to...

Every victory counts. There are no “small” wins here. In fact, those are actually important examples of incremental progress and...

Let’s talk about summer. It’s the season when most people fall off. The structure of school-year schedules disappears. Weekends blur into...

Being fit after 50 is really pretty simple for most people. There’s definitely no need to overthink it or make it too complicated. In...

If your gut’s not happy,  your whole body feels it —especially when it comes to exercise, recovery, and overall well-being. Good gut...

Well, not necessarily. When we use the idea of “snacking” for exercise, or just movement, and other aspects of wellbeing, it can take us...

Everybody like a bite between meals sometimes. And there’s nothing wrong with it, as long as you make healthy choices and don’t...

Did you know that “longevity” is trending? Yep, books and blogs, shows and podcasts… everybody’s writing and talking about how people are...