Category: Health/Fitness

Between cooking, cleaning, organizing, scheduling, playing chauffeur, and all that motherhood demands, it is often difficult to find balance. As mothers, we often neglect to prioritize our own well-being out of selflessness. The fact is, when we prioritize ourselves, the benefits flow into all other areas of our lives. It isn’t about selfishness; it’s about self-care & self-love. First and foremost, a...

The new year is just around the corner, and so are New Year’s resolutions. This year, let’s resolve to move more. Our bodies are designed to move, and it’s been shown that sedentary lifestyles aren’t great for our physical or mental wellbeing. The FluidStance® Level® is designed to keep you in motion while you work, but achieving fitness this year means staying active...

Innovation is what drives us all forward, but being a creator often comes with stress of its own. Incorporating exercise into your daily routine can help quell the stress that commonly accompanies creativity, according to Fast Company‘s “The Creative Brain on Exercise.” Writer Jonathan Fields tells the story of international bestselling author Haruki Murakami’s writing process. As detailed in The Paris Review, Murakami states that...

The summer heat is finally cooling off, and there is no better time to get moving! Whether you are an experienced marathon runner or you prefer to run a quick 5K, we have found the races for the Fall across the US that you can’t miss. 1) 9th Annual 5K Vineyard Run – October 10, 2015 – Prosser, Washington Bring your whole...

Our top five takeaways from the Health & Wellness summit: 1) Mallika Chopra’s 15 second meditation tip: Stop, focus on your breath, and proceed. 2) Ballroom dancing is great for your brain health: According to Dr. Kate Zhong, whose research focuses on neurodegenerative disorders. 3) Dr. Michael Roizen’s insight into stress: “It’s not the event that’s causing the stress. It’s your reaction to...

NY Times by Gretchen Reynolds. With evidence mounting that sitting for long stretches of time is unhealthy, many of us naturally wonder how best to respond. Should we stand up, or is merely standing insufficient? Must we also stroll or jog or do jumping jacks? A new study offers some helpful perspective, suggesting that even a few minutes per hour of moving instead...