Lifestyle Medicine

Being intentional about how you spend the holidays will pay off in the new year, supplying you with more energy to stay engaged and active in your life.

Do you tend to push hard on your goals, even when life is urging you to slow down? Here are some tips for learning how to give yourself a break and honor what you may need most during any given season of life.

Are the holidays mostly cheer, celebration and joy for you? Or do you, like many, feel pressure to perform a certain way—and feel guilty if you don’t? Learn how you can create a holiday experience that is truer to your values and vision for you and your family.

Optimal health and fitness, the kind all of us need, come from constantly moving your body in ways that keep you available, keep you in the game. Because no matter how hard you can push, if you’re injured or sick, you’re on the bench. For this reason, rest is not a luxury—it’s absolutely essential.

The physical benefits of exercise are well known, and research points to a growing list of physiological, neurological and even psychological benefits associated with mental health. Learn how regular exercise can positively impact mood, stress response and overall mental health, in young adults.