<![CDATA[Healthy Habits]]>http://www.sheknows.com/ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:15:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Heart-healthy habits to adopt today]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/982477/heart-healthy-habits-to-adopt-today Being aware of heart-healthy habits is important, no matter your age. If you're looking for something different to enhance your health, try these four not-so-common habits that will help keep that heart pumping strong! http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/982477/heart-healthy-habits-to-adopt-today Health & Wellness Heart Health Laura Moriarity Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:15:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Easy ways to eat on the run]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/968531/easy-ways-to-eat-on-the-run When you are constantly running and barely have time to think, the thought of finding easy ways to eat waistline-friendly meals on the go may seem like a lofty goal. Here are a few easy ways to eat on the run while keeping it healthy. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/968531/easy-ways-to-eat-on-the-run Living School & Education School Food Christy Pogorelac Wed, 22 Aug 2012 08:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[6 Habits to teach your kids now ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/968511/good-habits-to-teach-your-kids-now It’s true. Habits are hard to break. Use this cliché to your advantage when it comes to parenting by teaching your kids healthy habits that will last a lifetime. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/968511/good-habits-to-teach-your-kids-now Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Tiernan McKay Mon, 30 Jul 2012 01:14:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Teaching healthy habits to elementary students]]> http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/965939/teaching-healthy-habits-to-elementary-students We love teaching our kids to share, but not when it comes to germs. Review these hygiene habits with your kids to help them avoid germs at school and stay healthy all year long. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/965939/teaching-healthy-habits-to-elementary-students Living School & Education School Tips for Moms Elaina Verhoff Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:10:00 -0700 <![CDATA[5 Things you can do today for a healthier tomorrow]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/956207/5-things-you-can-do-today-for-a-healthier-tomorrow Looking for ways to improve your health can be overwhelming. Start simple with these five healthy habits that have many long-term benefits. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/956207/5-things-you-can-do-today-for-a-healthier-tomorrow Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Christy Pogorelac Mon, 09 Apr 2012 06:49:00 -0700 <![CDATA[52 Weeks to wellness]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/956283/52-weeks-to-wellness Slow and steady progress can help you achieve your wellness goal. Make living healthier a habit by building on small successes. Get started now with these simple steps! http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/956283/52-weeks-to-wellness Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Vicki Clinebell Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:04:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Sleep deprivation ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/828879/sleep-deprivation Sleep deprivation often comes with the territory when you're a parent. Even though it's definitely tough to commit at least eight hours a night to sleep, you may want to start trying. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/828879/sleep-deprivation Parenting Super Moms Guide Super Mom Tips Tiernan McKay Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:14:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Cancer prevention: It’s never too late]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/826431/cancer-prevention-its-never-too-late Cancer is a scary word. No one wants to think about the possibility because it feels like something we have no control over. But the fact is, we do have a role to play when it comes to cancer prevention. We can’t snap our fingers and make it disappear or pop a pill to totally eliminate the possibility, but there are many ways to cut the cancer risk -- the biggest being eating better and moving more. Here are a few top tips to prevent cancer. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/826431/cancer-prevention-its-never-too-late Health & Wellness Women's Health Conditions Jessica Padykula Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:01:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Spring diet: Take the meatless challenge ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/826207/spring-diet-take-the-meatless-challenge When the weather starts to heat up, you naturally want to eat lighter foods so you don't feel sluggish or weighed-down, especially when you are outdoors enjoying the sun. The change in season is a perfect opportunity to evaluate your diet to make sure that you not only look great but feel your best as well. Here’s how you can take the meatless challenge to boost your spring health and fitness! http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/826207/spring-diet-take-the-meatless-challenge Health & Wellness Women's Health Kendra Y. Mims Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Vegetarian breakfast recipes]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/826203/vegetarian-breakfast-recipes Superior to protein- and fat-laden meat-based breakfasts, vegetarian breakfasts featuring whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and healthy fats will fuel your body and mind to power through a busy morning. Nutrient-dense and rich with satisfying flavor, these three vegetarian breakfast recipes are the perfect meat-free meals to start your day. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/826203/vegetarian-breakfast-recipes Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Michele Borboa, MS Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:21:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Fast fitness: Ten 10-minute exercises]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/826205/fast-fitness-ten-10-minute-exercises If you find your schedule packed with work deadlines, family activities and a busy social life, you may not have the extra time to spend hours at the gym whipping your body into shape. Instead of kicking your fitness to the curb, fit these ten 10-minute workouts into your day. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/826205/fast-fitness-ten-10-minute-exercises Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Exercise & Fitness Kendra Y. Mims Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:11:00 -0800 <![CDATA[10 Healthy habits to start now]]> http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/823381/10-healthy-habits-to-start-now Do you feel helpless in the fight against preventing cancer? Don’t! Instead, focus your energy on achieving overall health. Empower yourself by learning about the healthy habits you can start now to help reduce your risk of cancer. http://www.sheknows.com/sheknows-cares/articles/823381/10-healthy-habits-to-start-now SheKnows Cares Cancer Awareness Kristin Chessman Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:16:00 -0800 <![CDATA[10 Healthy habits for your grandchildren]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/811781/10-healthy-habits-for-your-grandchildren It's a time-honored grandparent tradition. Ply the little ones with sweets while they laze about during visits to your house. Allowing them to form these kinds of habits, though, does little to steer them on a path to long-term health. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/811781/10-healthy-habits-for-your-grandchildren Parenting Grandparents Grandparents.com Editors Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:30:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Is your body benefiting from your healthy habits?]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/810834/is-your-body-benefiting-from-your-healthy-habits Whether you're trying to beat stress or build strong bones, taking care of yourself is one of the most important resolutions you can make. The only problem? Without tangible evidence , it can be difficult to tell if your body's benefiting from your healthy habits. To help, we've compiled a timeline of how long it takes your body to reap some of the most common health rewards. It's faster than you may expect. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/810834/is-your-body-benefiting-from-your-healthy-habits Health & Wellness Women's Health Wellness Sarah Kelsey