Blog tagged as Healthy Living
Last week we challenged you to show us the most fun and creative ways you like to get active in the wintertime, and you did not disappoint! We received nearly 600 submissions in a just a week's time. With Motion Connected users located all...
Reducing your energy costs doesn't have to be difficult! We all would like smaller bills, but many people mistakenly assume that saving energy requires significant investments or drastic lifestyle changes. However, in reality, even small tweaks to our daily habits can lead to reductions in our ...
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 ...
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....
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...
Social interaction and connection are good for you – and benefits us both physically and mentally. In fact, studies show that people with strong social relationships are 50% more likely to live longer and that those who participate in leisure activities like reading, playing board games, playi...
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...
In September 2022, we shared a short hydration challenge on the blog along with the opportunity for users to submit a picture of their favorite way to stay hydrated. Curious to see what other Motion Connected users are doing to stay on top of their hydration? Check out some of the submissions w...