Wellness Blog

Here’s a great relationship “exercise”: When you have something intense to talk about with your partner, lace up some good, supportive shoes and head out together for a walk. Keep a pace that’s brisk but comfortable for both of you. Often, when we have intense conversations, we’re cleaning up after dinner or we’re in our

Perceptions of hot tubs have changed so dramatically over the years. As has the reality of how they’re actually used. Thirty years ago, if I had to describe what a hot tub is used for, I might have said “party.” Now, I’d be more likely to say “massage” or “balance” or “personal improvement.” Today’s hot

But really, how bad can it be? Do we really have to live our lives in a completely straight line, never deviating from the ultra healthy, or intellectual? Moms always say, “All things in moderation,” and there’s probably more truth to that than anyone can fathom. We were supposed to eat margarine, then trans fats

It’s always a good time to deepen the connection with your significant other.  I’m excited to introduce our guest editor for the month of February who is a professional at helping couples unite successfully, spiritually and intimately. Michele Lisenbury Christensen is a wife, mother, blogger, and trusted advisor to couples, singles, and corporate leaders around

Between work, family, health, home, and community, it’s easy to feel spread thin and depleted these days. Let’s skip the surface-level flowers and chocolates and give something deeper. Let’s offer deeper rejuvenation to our partners – or other loved ones – and find ways to receive their love in a significant way, too. Offer rejuvenation to the people you love When I

I recently looked into target heart rates and wrote about calculating your maximum heart rate and your target rate, which is the range where you get the most benefit from your exercise. Once you know your maximum heart rate (220 minus your age), you should begin to track your heart rate by manually taking your