Fitness and Health
Browse the Fitness & Health Articles Archive below to view tips, resources and more.
Fitness & Health Articles Archive
- Yoga: The Ancient Art of Stretching
- Yoga -- think of it as controlled stretching with a dash of meditation -- has caught the fancy of Americans from ages 19 to 90... more
- The World's Best Anti-Cancer Diet
- In your quest to reduce your cancer risk, don't overlook the obvious: Improving your diet can play a substantial role in preventing the disease... more
- How to Deal with Grief
- Grief is the normal response of sorrow, emotion, and confusion that comes from losing someone or something important to you... more
- Communicate for Success
- However you try to climb the ladder of success, communication will help boost you to the top... more
- Cancer Prevention
- Despite the odds, you can take steps now to greatly decrease your chances of developing cancer... more
- Five Degrees of Delegation
- In the decision-making process, the degree to which you delegate authority will vary. Consider the task, the person, the time available and... more
- Take Charge of Your Time
- Time is a precious commodity that's available to all of us in equal parts to use as we choose... more
- Understanding Your Immune System
- When you notice "swollen glands" under your chin, you're noticing an important part of your immune system... more
- Make Time for Fun and Relaxation
- A sense of play and the ability to relax are second nature to some people. These folks don't need to be reminded of how good it feels to... more
- Treating Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) in Adults
- Attention deficit disorder (ADD) begins in childhood. It may continue throughout your life. Fortunately, with help, you can manage ADD... more
- Understanding the Stress/Health Connection
- Stress exists in your mind -- but it's also evident in your stomach, heart, muscles and even your toes... more
- Getting a Grip on Multitasking
- A job that requires you to multitask has many facets -- and you're responsible for keeping all of them functioning at a high level... more
- Headaches on the Job: Getting Around the Pain
- Your job wouldn't be typical if it didn't include occasional stress. Unfortunately, stress and headaches go together like picnics and ants... more
- Talking to Your Kids About: Nutrition
- A big problem facing today's parents is how to get their children to eat right... more
- Prevention of Heart Disease Starts In Childhood
- You may have heard the old adage: "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." It is sage advice when it comes to heart disease... more
- Healing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Someone who has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, such as a car accident, military action, a terrorist attack, rape or some other act of violence, often suffers severe stress related to the incident... more
- A Summary for Parents on Bullying
- Stopping bullying and raising responsible, caring children - a guide for parents... more
- Goal Setting for Everyday Success
- In a garden, you plant seeds, nurture them with water and fertilizer, work at keeping the weeds out and trust the plants will accomplish your goal of growing strong and productive... more
- Getting Your Message Across
- There's more to getting your message across than simply stating it within hearing distance of your listener... more
- Take Time to Be Together
- It's easy to feel like you don't have enough time in a busy week to spend relaxing with your partner and children... more
- Monitoring Performance
- Every employee should receive a formal performance evaluation at least once a year... more
- Taking Family and Medical Leave
- Surveys prove it time and again: We all want more balance between the demands of our jobs and our personal and family needs... more
- Older Moms, Healthy Babies
- If you are over age 35 and planning to have your first baby, you may have concerns about becoming pregnant later in life... more
- Don't Let Anxiety Control Your Life
- Anxiety is familiar to everyone due to the many stresses and complexities of modern life. But about 25 percent of U.S. adults have a serious problem with anxiety at some time in their lives... more
- Shedding Some Light on Sunscreen
- Summertime. Beach time. Long hours in the sun. Before you head out to the white hot sand, you'll want to pick up some sunscreen. But should you buy SPF 15? SPF 30? How about 45?... more
- Planning a Project
- Planning can make or break a project. Once you have defined a project, established the project objective and chosen a strategy for achieving the objective, follow this checklist to plan the project... more
- Living Well With Chronic Illness
- Millions of Americans live on the physical and emotional roller coaster created by chronic illness... more
- How to Let Go of Growing Kids
- Making a healthy transition from adolescence to adulthood is essential for your kids -- and for you... more
- Giving Feedback
- Giving effective feedback is an essential part of the modern workplace... more
- Curb Emotional Eating
- Like many people, you may seek occasional solace in a bowl of ice cream or slice of pizza after a bad day... more
- Communication During Deployment
- Communications play a critical role when a servicemember is physically absent... more
- Eating the Right Foods for All Day Energy
- Having plenty of zip to meet the demands of your job and personal life starts with your diet... more
- Creative Problem Solving 101
- Don't despair if the same frustrating problems shackle you at work time and time again... more
- Be Aware of Burnout
- What is job burnout? Burnout is a state of physical and/or emotional exhaustion that results from a long period of unrelenting stress... more
- Managing your biggest time wasters
- Reducing outside interruptions is crucial to premium performance at work... more
- How to beat serious stress
- Every day of our lives we face events that cause us stress... more
