Category: Health And Lifestyle

Since Jason Ahrendt first joined the Sanford Wellness Center more than 33 years ago, a lot has changed. During that time, he has seen different workout trends come and go,…

Weight loss research has gotten a lot of attention because the number of obese people is rising. Thermogenesis, a part of thermoregulation that involves the body’s metabolic activity, has been…

When I first heard the term “bone broth” being bandied about in high school, my immediate response was, “Um, isn’t chicken broth already prepared using bones?” I didn’t realize how…

Eucalyptus tea is made from the crushed leaves of the eucalyptus tree, which is native to Australia and is called the “fever tree” there because of its health benefits. Standardized…

If you’ve heard the term “pegan diet” and don’t know what it means, this post is for you. Mark Hyman, M.D., came up with the pegan diet, which combines the…

What Are Cruciferous Vegetables? Cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, bok choy, arugula, Brussels sprouts, collards, watercress, and radishes. Fun fact: Members of the mustard family with four petals…

To various people, the term “healthy eating” can indicate a variety of things. Everyone seems to have an opinion on how to eat properly, from doctors and nutritionists to coworkers…

Stretching isn’t just for runners and gymnasts, as you would think. However, we must all stretch in order to maintain our mobility and ability to perform without pains and creaks.…

I can’t tell you how many times as a fitness instructor I’ve seen people running on treadmills in sweat-inducing heavy gear, clearly believing that more sweat means more calories burned…

We all know how busy celebrities are—they’re always juggling their personal and professional lives—but one aspect of their lives that they never overlook is their health. They make healthy food…