Can your health benefit from having a pet?
In November, my husband and I celebrated our cat, Max’s, ninth birthday. Four years prior, we adopted him after we saw an ad for him on Craigslist.
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Studio Fit One
Head to Studio Fit One in Jackson Township for bootcamp on a bike. You’ll get fast results with a fun and impact-free workout. Studio Fit One offers the world’s only three-in-one core, cardio and strength fitness in 45 minutes. Enjoy all the great fitness gain without any of the pain. Check out the website to enjoy a one-week free trial.
The key to working out in the morning
I’ve never had luck with working out before work. I just can’t bring myself to leave my cozy bed to take on the task of working out, showering and getting ready all before heading to work. It sounds exhausting.
Would you try butter in your coffee?
Lately, I’ve seen people touting the health benefits of adding butter to their coffee. As an avid coffee drinker myself, I try to stay up on the latest trends in the coffee world. I’ve tried adding collagen to my daily cup of joe, and I’ve perfected my at-home cold brew routine. But adding butter to my coffee is just something I couldn’t bring myself to do.
Why are essential oils so popular?
You’ve obviously heard about essential oils and their “healing powers” in recent years, unless you’re living under a rock.
Self-Care: Body
More people are obese now than ever before. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey found that 39.6 percent of adults and 18.5 percent of children were considered obese in 2015-16, which is the most recent year that figures are available. It’s the highest percentage ever documented by the survey.
Letter from the Editor: July 2019
Time to get healthy and stay healthy It’s the health issue, and you know what
Is aluminum in deodorant actually bad for you?
In middle school, we all were taught the importance of deodorant. I remember way too vividly some of the boys in my grade rolling on the Old Spice and dousing themselves in Axe body spray. Middle school is a rough time, whether you smell good, bad or overpowering.
Shedding some light on therapy lamps
We’ve all heard of the winter blues. Did you know that for some people it’s more than just being upset about the cold? Many people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. And it is sad.
What’s the deal with collagen protein shakes?
While at a recent editorial meeting, Alison Matas mentioned that she started drinking protein shakes. I immediately thought of those gym rats who make protein shakes and talk all about their “gains.” I admit, I gave Alison the weirdest look and questioned whether she was trying to bulk up.
