[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hat’s a great way to bond with your baby, create a nurturing environment conducive to their development – and keep their stress levels low? Breastfeed them. While research supports various physical health benefits for both mother and child, including a reduced risk of ear and respiratory infections, sudden infant death syndrome, allergies, obesity and diabetes, […]

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]nother year winding down means another string of holidays to test our health will. The last two months of the year bring seemingly endless trips to visit relatives, malls and other hectic locales far from the comfort of your regular exercise and fitness routine. That’s danger with a capital D when it comes to staying […]

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]h yes, the power of a simple hug. A hug can warm you, comfort you, make you feel safe – all of the above and more. In fact, a hug can even improve your health by reducing stress and other negative feelings often conjured by our daily social interactions. A study published in PLOS One […]

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he key to getting – and staying – fit isn’t necessarily the specific exercises you do or the precise foods you eat (or avoid); it’s all about sticking with whatever plan you design for the long haul. And that means you need to make sure you don’t sabotage your own fitness goals by getting injured […]

[dropcap]S[/dropcap]tress is a buzzword in health and wellness circles these days, as research and experience provide increasing evidence of the profound life and health consequences. Whether work-, home-, relationship- or just plain life-related, stress can weigh us down and impact every aspect of our existence. Combating stress before it starts is key to managing it, […]