How does your EQ measure up? Ever felt deflated by a co-worker’s harmful remarks? Mystified by a family member’s passive aggressiveness? Fumed over a friend’s flair for creating chaos? A lack of emotional intelligence could be the reason. An education in emotions Emotional intelligence is the ability to notice, express and discern what we’re feeling. …
3 free and fast exercises Two main barriers to exercise are time and money. But this quick workout doesn’t require equipment, and can be done anywhere: a gym, a park or a small room will do! You have to create time for you, because no one else will. This can sometimes mean finding 10 minutes in a …
Think large for fast, nutritious meals Preparing nourishing meals from scratch can eat up a chunk of your day. That’s why it’s time to say hello to a cooking method that requires some upfront effort but pays significant dividends down the road. We’re speaking of ye olde batch cooking. Carve out some time on a …
Do you know the truth? We all like to think we’re well educated when it comes to healthy eating. But with the glut of information coming from all directions, it would be a miracle if we didn’t make the occasional misstep. Read on for some surprising, but very common, misconceptions. Faux pas #1: Skipping fruit …
Tips to soothe and soften We may be getting close to springtime, but many of us are still dealing with winter air and whipping winds that dry out our bodies from head to toe. Here are some tips to help you sport soft, glowing skin. 1. Be sun savvy Sunscreen isn’t just for balmy beach …
Test your knowledge Think you’ve got heart health all figured out? Check your heart IQ by tackling these myths—can you separate fact from fiction? Myth #1 I would know if I had high blood pressure or cholesterol. Fact You may not have any idea that your cholesterol or blood pressure are a concern until they …
A perfect workout for a beginner or pro Pop quiz! What type of physical activity strengthens your heart and lungs, improves cognitive performance, helps you maintain a healthy body weight and gives you more energy in your day-to-day life? If you’re thinking cardio exercise, you’ve aced this quiz! In this workout we’re focusing on vigorous-intensity …
3 hearty and healthy recipes Whatever you call them—grain bowls, Buddha bowls, macro bowls or hippie bowls—big bowl meals seem to be everywhere these days, and for good reason. They’re flavorful, colorful, heartily nutritious and infinitely adaptable to whatever you have on hand. Not only are these meal bowls easy to prepare at home, but …
Is it time for a change? Do you feel stuck in your routine and old habits? Read on for five ways you can carve out a new niche and support new ambitions. Commit to a fitness regimen Exercise is renowned for aiding in weight control, reining in many health conditions and disease, lifting mood and …
Vacations bring big health benefits The winter months can leave us dreaming of carefree vacations—and there’s nothing wrong with that! It turns out there are abundant health benefits to taking a vacation, and there are plenty of different ways to take one. Escape for your health Research by the University of Waterloo shows that more …
