Category: Wellness

What we do before we think our days have really begun in earnest matters, and it can matter in a good way.

Celebs such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dina Manzo guzzle hot water with lemon as if the liquid was bottled at the Fountain of Youth itself. They're certain it aids in weight loss—but is the claim too good to be true?

This is just one example of how stress affects all systems of wellness and how keeping it simple and incorporating basic elements of physical, emotional, and spiritual practices daily can drastically improve all aspects of total wellness.

Summer is officially here, and it’s all about the abs! When else are you rockin’ a bikini or even a trendy crop top? Like the changing seasons, it’s time to change up your stale core routine. Ditch the gym class sit-ups and try these 6 unconventional abs exercises for that sculpted six-pack.

This answer appeared on Quora in response to the question, "What does it feel like to be old?" We have republished it with permission from the author, Stan Hayward, the creator of Henry's Cat, which won the ACE award in the United States in 1993 and an Academy award in the United Kingdom the same year.

It’s no secret millions of people struggle every day with their weight issues. There seems to be no answer that stands above the rest to make this change once and for all… until now!

How you handle your morning impacts the productivity of your entire day.

Implementing regular pamper days will keep us accountable to our own self-care and stress management.

So what about those of us who aspire to the Avengers' physical attributes but want to play fair? Enter Joe Wicks, aka The Body Coach. He has worked with Marvel to design a series of strictly mortal workouts inspired by the superhero superteam — no injections, no radiation, no magic. Just lots and lots of sweat.

And while you may be tempted to sleep in, there are ways to make sure you get moving before you have time to come up with an excuse not to. Here, 10 of the best from some of the country’s top trainers.

A mid-career crisis can happen to anyone. It can hit even those who objectively have the most fulfilling jobs. When it does, it inflicts pain on the individual suffering it and causes productivity losses for employers. Yet, the phenomenon remains stigmatized and under-researched, leaving crucial questions unanswered. What are the causes? Why does this malaise seem to strike in mid-life? And how can those who are stuck in its grips shake themselves loose?

Mindfulness has become almost a buzz-word. But what is it, really?

We know that the human brain is a powerful organ, but many of us aren't aware of how much the mind is truly capable of.

Nutrition is full of all kinds of nonsense. The worst examples are listed here, but unfortunately this is just the tip of the iceberg.

Listening is an essential part of emotional intelligence and connection between people. Here are tips on becoming an effective listener.

From clear to Oh, My! ... Your urine's color can tell you if you're healthy or not or if you just need a glass of water.