General Health

Blue Zones: The Key to Living Longer?

Photo: A cove in Sardinia, Italy

Okinawa in Japan, Sardinia in Italy, Nicoya in Costa Rica, Icaria in Greece, and Loma Linda in California. What do these five regions have in common? At first glance, the answer seems unclear.

Why Meditation Makes You More Productive

Photo: Man sitting down relaxing and in meditation

Content adapted from Ornish Living Magazine, Available online at www.ornishliving.com

In 2015, Americans worked 1779 hours per person – making us 7th on the list of hardest working countries. On average, that’s a little over 8 hours per day.

5 Steps to build a Healthier Smoothie

Photo: Blending a juice smoothie

Summer is here!  As the temperatures rise, break out the blender to cool yourself off!

Smoothies can make quick, healthy meals or snacks, and they can keep you cool when the sun is blazing. Summer is also a busy time and portable, healthy meals and snacks are in demand for all members of your family. Unfortunately, when you are out and about picking up a conventional smoothie can be a sugar and calorie-filled disappointment. Learn how to beat the heat and create your own healthy smoothies with these 5 tips:

Heart to Heart - 5 Tips for Women’s Heart Health

Photo: Child and Mother holding a Red Heart

Is there anything quite as warm and wonderful as a mother’s heart? Whether you are a Mom, Aunty, Sister, Grandma or a caring friend, as females we tend to take care of those around us. While caring for others we often don’t have the time or energy to make our own health a priority.

Your Guide for Holiday Heart Health!

Photo: 'Ekahi holiday party

Christmas and New Years are often a time for gathering, for family, and for celebration. It's a joyous time for many – but even the most memorable holidays can be fraught with chaos and stress. After all, it’s tough to unwind when there are presents to purchase, meals to prepare, and parties to plan. Without taking time off for yourself, you might just find yourself rushing into the New Year as tired as you were before the holidays. Here are some tips that’ll help you unwind, as well as make each day a positive and productive one. 

Let’s Hear it For the Women!

Mother and child shopping

Many women—especially moms--work harder than most anyone and get little acknowledgement for it, all while weathering stress that would cave most men. This article is to acknowledge all they do and suggest a few ideas they may consider to help guard their health.

What’s the Point of Yoga in the Ornish Program?

Photo: Ornish Lifestyle Medicine Yoga

The American Heart Association recommends yoga to boost your heart health. But how does yoga boost heart health? When most people think of yoga, they think of working up a sweat while flowing to a musical beat or twisting one’s body into a pretzel.

7 Tips for a Healthy Heart

Vegetables in the Shape of a Heart

Celebrate American Heart Month and start your journey toward a healthier heart with these seven simple tips...

10 Cool Ways to Stay Hydrated This Summer

Photo: Glass of Water with Lemon

In preparation for those hot summer months ahead, here are some simple, easy tips on how to stay hydrated.