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Hydration 101
Water is vital for our bodies to function. Water brings nutrients and oxygen in and out of the cells in our body, and without water, these cells would die. About 60% of our body weight is made up of water.
12.29.22 03:16 PM - Comment(s)
Be Healthcare Savvy

The thought of receiving healthcare is often paired with anxiety over the unknown bill that may follow in the mail. Fortunately, there are measures you can take to accurately predict your bill before getting care. Being a savvy healthcare shopper is about accurately predicting your healthcare costs,...

12.27.22 11:14 AM - Comment(s)
Understanding Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance naturally produced by your body.  It is used to build cells and certain hormones and, in the proper amounts, supports good health.

 

Cholesterol comes from two sources:

1.  Your liver

2.  Foods derived from animals


Meat, poultry and full-fat ...

12.27.22 10:40 AM - Comment(s)
Controlling Your Stress Response

Some stress is good and normal.  When positive, it boosts energy and attention.  


But when you feel like you’re about to snap? – That stress is negative.  When stress is chronic and excessive, it can spike blood pressure, lower your body's immunity, and lead to sleep problems....

12.26.22 11:38 AM - Comment(s)
Be Strong

Want to boost your energy and get stronger? Strength training is a type of exercise that often gets overlooked when planning an exercise routine, but it shouldn’t! Regular strength training yields unique benefits to your health and daily life. It’s also an excellent way to release stress.


The guide...

12.22.22 03:35 PM - Comment(s)
Clean Eating On a Budget
Eating a healthy, balanced diet can sometimes feel out of reach due to cost, especially with the rising prices at the grocery store. Still, there are many ways you can make nutritious meals without breaking the bank. Check out these four tips for eating well on a budget and reducing your grocery cos...
10.31.22 04:40 PM - Comment(s)
Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a type of lipid that circulates in your blood; cholesterol is used to build cells and certain hormones. Cholesterol comes from two sources: Your liver makes the cholesterol your body needs. The remainder of the cholesterol in your body comes from foods derived from animals.
10.04.22 11:21 AM - Comment(s)
Time Affluence
Have you ever had one of those days where you feel you just don’t have enough time? Maybe an entire week where you just can’t get to everything you want to? Every day contains 24 hours, so what makes one day more fulfilling than another?
10.04.22 11:15 AM - Comment(s)
Brain Health

Heart health and gut health are popular topics of interest in today’s health trends. But it’s not very often that we focus on nourishing the hardest working organ in the body, the brain.  


The brain is the seat of our intelligence, director of our motor functions, and the place where our ab...

10.04.22 11:06 AM - Comment(s)
Planning for a Better Tomorrow

Building up a savings doesn’t have to happen all at once or in large quantities, sometimes it’s a dollar here and a dollar there that can make a big impact. Keep reading to discover some small things that can lead to big savings.


Plan a Staycation!

Vacations don’t always have to be destination driven....

07.11.22 12:21 PM - Comment(s)