health

With organized sports all but abandoned right now, parents have to get creative about workouts. If you want to keep the kids moving this summer all you need to do is grab a rope and start jumping.  Related: Camp mom summer activities week two Jumping rope does wonders for ...read more

We've been isolating up in Vermont since March 12th. Our new normal involves staying in and homeschool. This little state is doing great things to stop the spread and one huge way to help is to mask up when you go outside to exercise or get supplies. We posted our face mask ...read more

Fit, fabulous... and pregnant! Yep, that's the way it should be. When Meaghen Murphy the Features/Fitness Director at SELF Magazine reached out to us to share some news on pregnancy and healthy and it turns out, exercise can give you a healthy happy pregnancy.  Related: Pregnancy ...read more

When I can't get to the gym or pilates studio I whip out a few essential pieces of equipment and workout on my own. Setting yourself up with fitness gear doesn't have to be expensive and complicated. Here are my suggestions for outfitting your home with fitness gear and links to ...read more

Who doesn't love a smoothie? When it comes to getting an easy, nutritious breakfast served in a flash, the smoothie has been a blessing to this working mama. What I hadn't thought about is how smoothies can solve more than the "what's for breakfast?" question. Foodie mom, ...read more

Can I tell you one of my favorite things about walking into a tropical resort, destination hotel, or spa center? ... It's the abundance and availability of fruit-infused water. I know, I know... I'm easy to please; it's just one of the simple pleasures and little luxuries I can ...read more

Cold weather doesn't keep me indoors. Using these six tips for winter running, I stay fit even when the temperatures dip. My next half marathon is set for May. This is the year I'm gunning to break the 1:50 mark. Since I'm not getting any younger (sigh), it's up to me to train ...read more

I refuse to get exhausted by the onslaught of stories of female athletes who have been abused. That's the easy way out. I'm energized to figure out how we can help our girls and start to fix girls sports. This week Nike was once again outed for an anti-female practices. You can ...read more

Have you ever noticed that when there’s a bug around your office, not everyone gets sick? Patient Zero is out for 10 days, somebody else for a half day and then others don’t even get sidelined at all? Think about it. They’ve all been exposed to the same germ. So, why does this ...read more

Once upon a time I was a very scared thirteen-year-old getting her first period. I can remember it like it was yesterday. I was at a park with my friend, who was visiting from out of town, and we were riding a carousel when, BAM, it hit. The pain I experienced with that first ...read more

I've experienced stress and generalized anxiety. And while I recognized that the two often go hand in hand, I also discovered through personal experience that they're different afflictions. For me, stress is acute--usually centered around a change or event. Anxiety, on the other ...read more

We all know how important sleep is. The trouble is finding it. As a working mom I'm telling everyone I know: you should experience the best pillow for sleep at least once in your lifetime and here's why...sleeping on a Juvea pillow is just BETTER. Related: Tips for falls best ...read more

I'll admit it, I have a sweet tooth. Chocolate, ice cream, cake, brownies--I enjoy sugary treats; and, heck, I don't like to deny a craving. But when I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, I had to find a way to satiate (and, yes, sometimes suppress) the urge for desserty ...read more

I never take being healthy for granted. When I put my head on my pillow at the end of the day, I do a gratitude check. My family's health is always at the top of the list. But things happen. And we moms know how delicate our family's health can be. That's where CharMed ...read more

Eating "right" during pregnancy can be hard. You've got nausea and cravings and hunger pangs to contend with. Still, it's possibly to maintain a healthy diet and stay fit during those challenging nine months. Luckily, we can help get you on the right path with some pro tips from ...read more

About 10 percent (6.1 million) of women in the United States between the ages of 15 and 44 have difficulty getting or staying pregnant, and the psychological toll can be great. Infertility can be a lonely and challenging journey. Women struggling to get pregnant may consider ...read more

Many people go to the dentist not just because they want good oral health, but also because having a great smile is a good confidence booster. But it also impacts those who see that dazzling smile.  A smile can be infectious--spreading joy and warmth to others. And it can also do ...read more

My husband arrived home from work this past Tuesday positively gleeful at the sight of snow on our lawn and in our driveway. Indeed, I think he was more excited than the kids! Of course, snow-ball fight and sledding weren't the activities driving his white-out weather ...read more