Many of us have tried — many times! — to live healthier lives. There is certainly no shortage of programs and approaches. And yet — most of them just don’t seem to help us maintain our healthy habits over the long haul. When we designed WellMind+WellBody, we made the decision upfront that our program was…
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Gyms, health clubs, doctor’s offices and weight loss clinics — plus books, blogs, videos, magazines and more! — offer lots of healthy lifestyle programs that make big promises. Eat this, not that. Do this, not that. And all will be well! Yet lasting results are about more than the numbers on a tape measure, a…
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People always say guys don’t care about their health but at least for me that isn’t true. I saw my dad get old way before his time, he never quit smoking even at the end and I always say I don’t want to be like that, I want to be here for my family for…
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Physical and psychological stress grind away at your body’s normal defenses, undermining your musculoskeletal, cardiac, digestive, immune, and nervous systems, as well as sleep, hunger, and thermoregulation (the regulation of your body’s temperature). Here are some of our coaches’ tips on breaking the cycle of stress and illness: Identify the cause of stress. Be as…
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Is psychological or emotional stress undermining your health? Ask yourself these questions: Are my muscles tense? To the point of causing chronic pain? Constant stress can cause the muscles to remain in a “guarded” state for prolonged periods of time, which isn’t natural. Once our bodies have had enough, they let us know by becoming…
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