Living Mindfully
Are you living mindfully? There's a lot of noise out there about mindfulness and the techniques and why you should pursue this, but what does it mean, really? Simply, it means being present in the moment. How do we do…
Things We Love – Four Free Ways to Fall Asleep
Somehow I just discovered this wonderful gem of a gift from the artist Moby. I've always been a fan of his artistry, and he crafted new music to help with yoga, meditation, sleeping, anxiety or whatever you need soothing…
Top 10 Sneaky Ways to Get Fit
We love these easy ways to integrate fitness into your day from AARP. Even if you feel that you don't have time (you do, by the way), here are some quick ways to get it done! Get Fit…
HIIT That Belly Fat, Baby!
You know how it goes as we get older. That muffin top is an actual thing, and how the hell did that happen, anyway? You might still be working out and eating well, but your body is changing and so you…
Christine’s French Green Bean & Lentil Salad
Here's a salad to take you into the fall from our supremely talented Food Editor, Christine. Enjoy! We’ve had a kind of unusual summer this year; my husband has been working out of state during the week and…
Denial is Overrated – Living with Diabetes
Hello friends. We want to share with you a powerful story of living with diabetes from a dear friend of MNU. Originally posted here and written by Michelle Boise, the subject graciously allowed us to give our community her deeply personal…
Things We Love – The Book of Vegan-ish
Hey friends - Best-selling author and vegan advocate Kathy Freston is one of our faves here at MNU. She just released a new book with co-author Rachel Cohn for those of you moving closer to a plant-based diet, that…
12 Minutes of Yoga for Bone Health
Hi friends. We are sharing this great article from the New York Times on how just a few minutes of yoga can transform your bone health. Take a gander below... PERSONAL HEALTH By JANE E. BRODY Yoga enthusiasts link…
HOT TIP: Sprint Your Stuff
Did you know? You up your calorie burn by 20% when you vary the pace during a walk versus staying at a steady pace. So walk a little faster, or do a slight jog or sprint, and then back…
HOT TIP: Pass the Pistachios
Pistachios are addicting, right? And they are healthy snacks. Here is why are they so good for you. One oz. (49 “kernels”) has 6 g protein, 24 percent of your daily dose of B6 and 6 percent…