Sleep during the mid-semester grind
Getting sleep is paramount for improving overall well-being, but it's often easier said than done. With these tips, learn how to improve your sleep pattern and your health.
Category: "Health Tips"
Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center Recipe of The Month - White Bean Chocolate Chip Cookies
The white beans add protein and the dark chocolate and cranberries provide an excellent source of antioxidants - try out these delicious chocolate chip cookies with a healthy twist!
Guest column: Prevention in schools and affirmation at home stops bullying
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Associate Professor and Ph.D. Program Director Anne Williford discusses how children become involved in bullying, and what schools and parents can do about it.
Three tips for socioemotional aging
Though aging is often perceived as something to avoid, our social and emotional lives become more meaningful and enriched as we age. With these three tips, we can learn what healthy older adults are doing to attain fulfilling social and emotional lives.
Should you be using apple cider vinegar?
Apple cider is a well-known fall staple, and apple cider vinegar (ACV) is also trending in popular fall recipes and health blogs. However, there is a lot of conflicting information out there about ACV and some important things to know before you build it into your regimen.
Active Aging Week - How Exercise Helps You Age
The earlier positive physical activity habits start means the higher we peak in areas like cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle mass, and bone mineral density. And with continued activity, it means the longer they are maintained and the less steep of decline or loss that is naturally associated with aging.
Are you ready to start exercising?
Many of us may have a goal to start being active or to become more active, but sometimes we are unsure of when or how to find a safe place to start. If you’re thinking of starting an exercise program, there are a few quick questions you can ask yourself.
Nutrition tips for active aging
As we age, it is important to remain cognizant of what we eat and how we eat it. This is how we can engage in active aging.
How to manage stress in a mindful way
Too much stress can hinder our work, interfere with relationships, and contribute to serious mental and physical health problems. Stress management involves limiting our exposure to stress, as well as finding healthy ways to respond to it.