Blog tagged as proactive health

Controlling Your Stress Response

Last Updated: June 19, 2026

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 ...


12.26.22 11:38 AM - Comment(s)
Clean Eating On a Budget

Last Updated: June 18, 2026

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 an...
10.31.22 04:40 PM - Comment(s)
Brain Health

Last Updated: June 19, 2026

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,...


10.04.22 11:06 AM - Comment(s)
Fact or Fiction? 10,000 Steps Debunked.

Last Updated: June 17, 2026

There are numerous benefits to physical activity… but how many steps do you need to take in a day to reap the benefits?                 


For many years 10,000 steps per day has been viewed as the daily benchmark for physical acti...

06.06.22 09:15 AM - Comment(s)
Heart Health Recipe Guide 

Last Updated: June 16, 2026

This blog originally appeared on motionconnected.com

We scoured the web looking for recipes that are not only delicious, but are also quick to make, require only a few ingredients and most importantly, are heart-healthy!


**Quick Guide: incorporate these foods into your ...



03.12.22 04:04 PM - Comment(s)
Heart Health

Last Updated: June 17, 2026

You want to be certain you are doing all you can do to take care of your heart health. Making healthy lifestyle choices and knowing your risk factors are two of the best ways to ensure your heart is well cared for. You may already eat nutritiously or stay active, but how d...

02.14.22 10:18 AM - Comment(s)