Modern people sit too much. Our bodies were not designed to be sitting all day long. In the standing vs sitting debate, this much is obvious. Sitting all day in the same position puts you at some level of health risk. But how much better is standing vs sitting really? Let’s find out… Let’s take … Read more
Picture this: Your head finally hits the pillow after a long, exhausting day, and you are ready to get some much-needed rest. But no matter how hard you try, you simply cannot fall asleep. You try all of the familiar sleep hacks like counting sheep and breathing deeply, but you just end up tossing and … Read more
Are you sick and tired of feeling sluggish, overweight, and depressed? Believe it or not, your diet may play a big part in feeling this way. Creating a smoothie and veggie habit is one way to begin your journey to feeling better. By drinking smoothies, you are able to incorporate foods into your diet that … Read more
Most people know they need to drink more water. But they don’t really grasp how important daily water intake can truly be. Water helps all of your bodily functions. It improves your health, fitness, weight control, mood, and even your energy levels. You can rest assured that if they ever do find the “Fountain of … Read more
I have a confession. I’m not someone who likes going to the gym. While building a healthy lifestyle has been an important habit for me, I just don’t have the time or the interest in joining one of those national gym chains. Instead, I have found that one of the best ways to improve and … Read more
Special Note: Today, with my partners Barrie and Ron, I opened a free video training series on self-publishing your own book. This course will show you how to write, publish, and market your book. I was surprised to learn that 81% of Americans want to write a book. The statistic is surprising because so few … Read more
What’s the secret of the world’s most successful people? They started in the same conditions as you and me (even worse ones, in many cases). Their day has as many hours as yours or mine. And they surely don’t have superhuman strength or energy. What is it then, that separates them from you and me … Read more
We asked 44 fitness and health experts to share their number one daily health habit. Surprisingly, the most common health habit that was shared was something not directly related to physical training or exercise. More than a dozen of our contributors identified spending some time for gratitude first thing in the morning as their must-do … Read more
We’ve all been there… You are trying, with all your willpower, not to eat bad food; but that slice of pizza is simply calling to you. “Eat me, eat me,” the pizza is practically screaming. So your willpower snaps and you eat the slice. Then what usually happens? After that, do you chalk it up … Read more
Is it possible to change a bad habit? Can you replace limiting behaviors with good habits? That’s what many people claim is possible through neuroplasticity. So what is neuroplasticity and how can it help you develop good habits? What is Neuroplasticity? Put simply, the concept of neuroplasticity is defined as: Neuroplasticity nu̇r-ō-pla-ˈsti-sə-tē The way the … Read more