Blog categorized as Wellbeing

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)


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...

10.07.22 10:49 AM - 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)
Hydration Challenge Results!

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...

09.23.22 11:40 AM - Comment(s)
Healthy Hydration Mini Challenge
Water is essential to almost every function in your body. According to the Mayo Clinic, even mild dehydration can leave you feeling drained and tired. Join the MC Community for this mini challenge as we work together to set aside soda, energy drinks, and other sweetened beverages for 5 days starting...
09.07.22 03:41 PM - Comment(s)
Sun Safety for Darker Skin Tones

Summer for many of us means pool time, outdoor barbecues, long bike rides, and more sunshine. It’s a wonderful time of year. While all that summer sunshine may be gorgeous, it can also be harmful to your hea...

07.28.22 04:19 PM - Comment(s)