Fitness and healthy habits are keystones that help us improve just about every facet of our life. Discover more about these super important healthy habits.
Health is important to us here at DGH. Check out many of the articles here about health, habits and where the two meet.
One of the best methods for keeping exercise a regular routine is to habitualize the process. Otherwise, health is something you may care about for a few months until it begins to fade.
See great ways to make health and fitness part of your life by making them habits.
Nothing good happens after midnight. I first heard this phrase while in the military. It was true then; it is true now. All sorts of shenanigans happen to those who stay up late, especially past midnight. Think of the common reasons to stay up to the wee hours of the night: Video Games TV Facebook … Read more
Picture this: Oprah waking up in the morning and thinking to herself, “nah, I don’t feel like doing anything today.” Or Walt Disney thinking that storytelling is just too much work. Well, at some point, all of these things have probably happened. The truth is, everyone goes through periods where they have no motivation to … Read more
Anxious. Bored. Tired. Frustrated. Curious. Creative. Dedicated. These adjectives may describe you. They may also describe your kids. But at one point or another, we’ve all been there. Been that person. I am that person. Every day. As a mom of four small children, I run the gamut of emotions daily. I want to make … 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
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
A lot of us live sedentary lives. We sit in traffic. We sit at work. We sit at home and watch t.v. No wonder so many of us are constantly fighting the battle of the bulge: it can be tough to stay lean! I’m a busy father of 3 young kids, so I know how … Read more
Ever wonder why you are so tired all the time? If so, you are not alone. Having low energy is a big concern for a lot of people. In fact, this common issue even has its own acronym—TATT—which stands for “tired all the time.” This can be a huge barrier to success. When it comes … Read more
I’m sure that you’ve heard the expression: Old habits die hard. The earliest citation of this saying is in an article written by Benjamin Franklin back in 1758 that was printed in the London Chronicle–however, the expression has been traced back to the 1400s. The deep-rooted use of this saying goes to show that people … Read more
Is it finally time to commit to a new daily workout routine? Are you tired of saying you’re going to exercise and get into great shape and then not follow through with a plan? If those two lines sound familiar, this should be a MUST READ article Here are 15 habits to help you create … Read more
Music is a powerful vehicle of expression, affirmation, and healing. If you’re looking for something that can help you to adopt a certain idea or alter your perception about something, music can help with that, too. Neuroscientists have now discovered that human brains are hardwired to respond to music. Throughout history, music has played a … Read more