healthy living resources

The benefits of using a fitness tracker to help reach your fitness goals and live a more active lifestyle, and our favorite (best value!) fitness trackers of 2021.

How to create a fitness plan that meets your specific fitness goals, works with your schedule, and—most importantly—that you actually enjoy and look forward to.

Exercise can and should be fun! Here are six ways to sustainably add “workouts” you enjoy to your daily routine.

How the ancient martial art tai chi can be used to relieve anxiety, improve balance, flexibility and muscle strength, reduce pain, improve sleep… and more!

All about the attire, gear & nutrition we recommend when training for your first full or half marathon.

Our top training tips & resources for beginner runners looking to run your first full or half marathon.

Four essential elements to include in your fitness plan—and why they’re much easier to incorporate than you may think. Plus, recommended workout activities for each area of fitness: cardio, strengthening, flexibility & mobility, and recovery.

Conventional workouts not doing it for you? A personal trainer shares five tips for building a stress-free fitness plan you actually enjoy.

A former Division I runner explains the health benefits and potential risks of running for exercise, and his recommendations for incorporating running into your fitness plan.

The physical and mental health benefits of walking 10,000 steps most days of the week—and how to build more steps into your daily life.

Understanding the health effects of social media, and how to take measures to stay mentally healthy while enjoying your favorite social media platforms.

Five simple ways to add more mindfulness to your daily life—without practicing meditation.

Negative thoughts (while unfortunate) are a totally normal part of life. However, when they begin to take up too much of your time, they can lead to exhaustion. Here are some helpful routines for recognizing negative thinking and maintaining a more positive, healthy mindset. 

All about the physical and mental effects of stress (and why most of us have too much), plus nine of our favorite ways to reduce stress—and improve your ability to cope with it when it does come along.

The physical and mental health benefits of practicing kindness, plus 30 ways to spread more kindness to those around you.

Did you know that the simple act of smiling can improve your happiness and health? Read on for the research behind “smile therapy,” and how to use smiling to boost your mood and overall health.

How practicing gratitude can improve your physical and mental health, plus five simple ways to feel more gratitude in your daily life.

Ten simple and effective ways to nurture a healthy, happy relationship with your partner.

Conflict is a natural part of healthy relationships. But we can respond to it in healthy or unhealthy ways. Here are our top ten tips for constructively discussing and overcoming conflict in your relationship.

The science of love, falling in love, and the health benefits of being in loving relationships.

Effective communication in relationships means understanding the different ways we (and our partner) express and experience love. Learn how to say “I love you” in the five love languages.

How career satisfaction impacts our overall health and well-being, plus six simple steps to finding (and building!) a career you love.

How financial stress affects our overall health and well-being, plus 10 tips to improve your financial “wellness.”

The importance of proper posture for musculoskeletal alignment (and why that matters for your health!), plus tips for learning and maintaining proper posture while standing or sitting.

How workplace wellness affects your overall health and well-being, and our top tips for adding more wellness into your workspace and workday routine.

To succeed, confidence matters as much as competence. Fortunately, self-confidence can be learned and practiced—here are four strategies to grow your self-belief.

Our top strategy for overcoming your fear of public speaking and improving your communication skills for greater confidence in your career and personal life. (And less stress and anxiety along the way!)

Sitting more than three hours per day has serious health effects, increasing our risk of chronic disease and certain types of cancer. Learn how to sit less and move more, both at the office and in daily life.