Mind and Body

Finding your balance in a noisy,hectic world can be as simple as escapingto nature or taking some time byyourself to exercise. Sweating it out withsom...

What is it about summertime? Those warm, languid days filled withtraditional activities, like picnics, swimming, lakes and camping—we just can’tget en...

Building strength training into a weekly exerciseroutine is essential for women to remain strong both physicallyand mentally. Many women may feel inti...

Sometimes you come back from a vacation wishing you could take another one just to catch your breath. Oryou fly to an exotic destination only to find ...

Take a moment and remember one of those weeks when your to-do list went from an organizedseries of activities to a jumble of chaos. Did you spend the ...

I love to watch professionaldancers glide, tap and sashay their wayacross the floor. My feet start to move intime to the music and I imagine myselfjoi...

Winter came early this year, which means we get to spend evenmore time experiencing snow, gray skies and low temperatures—all ofwhich can cause the wi...

No magic spice will cure your diabetes or prevent aheart attack, it’s true. But if you’re looking for a way to breakfree of bland winter dishes, incor...

Hot chocolate. Hot tea. MulledCider. Malt wine. Cross countryskiing. Ice skating. Snowshoeing.What do these things have in common?Each warms you up, a...

Calling all women—turn off the treadmill for a minute and pick up the dumbbells. Evidence shows everyone, especiallywomen, can achieve a number of hea...

If “no meltdown at the family party” tops your holiday wish list,there are a few steps you can take to minimize temper tantrums and keep thefun and go...

During the holidays, our calendarsquickly fill up with parties, wherefriends and family gather to celebrate theseason over bountiful appetizers, turke...

Jen Asmonga, 32, an elementary school teacher from Pittsburgh’s PlumBorough, has had rheumatoid arthritis since she was 4. n Despite dealing with thed...

Four legs are good for you. Thatis, when they are attached to your favoriteanimal friend. Gina Clement, extra class treasurer atVictor High School, sa...

Spend five minutes in front of anaquarium filled with swimming fish,and take notice as a feeling of calmwashes over you. Watching fish in an aquarium ...

Something about the holidays makes uswant to add another gift to our shopping carts,whether it’s a can of soup for the hungry or a toyfor a child in n...

Everybody knows Black Fridayis the busiest shopping day of theyear, but what you may not knowis that it may also be the healthiest.Skeptical? You shou...

Roll out your mat, and get ready to stretch your mind and body. These 10 basic yoga poses can get you started on your yoga journey, and can be done an...

Not so long ago, John Scheibe had never set foot in a yoga class. The 62-year-old figured it probably wasn’t worthhis time. Scheibe, a biology profess...

Ever taken a close look at those bottles in the bathroom, skimmedthrough the long list of chemicals and wondered what, exactly, you’reputting on your ...