Blog Posts in January, 2015

Does Exercise Make You Smarter?

Get Smart: Start Exercising We all know exercise is beneficial and important to our bodies for many reasons. Indeed, medical organizations around the world tout numerous benefits of exercise, including everything from the obvious weight loss, to even improving your sex life . But a long-standing debate exists over whether or not exercise can actually increase your cognitive function, essentially ...

Stretching: How it Can Improve Your Day to Day Routine

Feeling and looking your best is achieved by incorporating physical activity into your weekly routine. You’ve probably heard it said that you should ideally exercise 3-5 times a week for at least 30 minutes a pop. Biking, running, swimming, and lifting weights are common workout choices. But, don’t leave out one of the most beneficial aspects of exercise: stretching. Daily stretching holds more ...

Enhance Your Diet With 5 Nutrient-Packed, Superfood Ingredients

When you are looking for ways to improve your health, enhance the glow of your skin , and keep your body looking its best, consider incorporating superfoods – like grains and seeds – into your diet. Some of them may be unfamiliar despite the fact that they have been enjoyed for centuries in other cultures. All in all, the superior nutritional value of these whole grains and nutritious seeds puts ...

Don't Drink Your Calories, Try These Healthy Cocktails

It’s hard enough to avoid temptation from all the delicious sweets, desserts and deep fried goodies that are around every corner. But even if you’ve mastered the foods you should eat versus the foods you should avoid, you may not be aware of how many calories you ingest simply by sipping a cocktail with friends. Not all bad cocktail choices are as obvious to avoid as a giant Mudslide from ...