Category: Health

Healthy lifestyles don’t just happen, the way dust balls do, for instance. It’s up to you to carpe diem, to let go of old habits so you can dance with new ones – two steps forward, one step back – until the new ones become a juicy and joyful part of your life.

By Marilynn Preston Have you ever tried walking meditation? It’s a gentle and giant step into the...

This Mother’s Day, I’m super sensitive to what it means to dedicate yourself to the well-being of another, how hard it is to peel off time for yourself, to do the things that keep you healthy, happy and calm.

Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, recently announced the findings from its annual global sleep survey in a report, “The Global Pursuit of Better Sleep Health.”

BY MARILYNN PRESTON April showers do bring May flowers — I can hardly wait! — but...

Though it’s still a bit of a mystery why some people get cramps – aka charley horses or muscle spasms – there are lots of things you can do for prevention and relief.

The spring solstice is here with a secret and sparking message that everyone on the rocky path to a healthier lifestyle needs to hear: When the seasons change, we can, too.

By Marilynn Preston It’s not unusual for people to ask me: What’s the best piece of fitness gear I...

With Valentine’s Day on your mind – candles at dinner, red silk undies, chocolate-covered anything – now’s a good time to think about your heart.

Would you be surprised to learn that one of the most popular college courses in America teaches students how to be happy? Probably not.

By Marilynn Preston Every woman I know worries about breast cancer, including me. It doesn’t just...

People who prioritize their time over their money experience greater happiness and life satisfaction. And the happiness they feel is directly associated with alleviating time pressure.

The idea that a healthy mind lives in a healthy body dates back at least 2,000 years, and the benefits of exercise beyond physical health is not a new idea either.

Yoga is one of the more effective tools for helping soothe low back pain.