5 Heart-Healthy Listens
February is not just about romantic, love-filled hearts; it’s also about your actual physical heart. This month is nationally recognized as Heart Health Month. Read more
Tagged: health 5 Stories
This Is The Author | Mariam Gates
“What inspired me to write MEDITATE WITH ME: A Step-by-Step Mindfulness Journey was I wanted kids to have a way to slow down. I wanted to give kids a beloved book that they could connect to, that they could interact with, practices that were easy for them, a way to feel their breath in their body, a way to slow down when they need it, and a way to really calm themselves…a way to sort of start practicing self-soothing techniques that they’ll really need throughout their entire lives.”
Learn more about Mediate with Me.Â
This Is The Author | James Hamblin
“My book is a general interest textbook of anatomy and physiology structured as an FAQ about human bodies.”
Learn more about If Our Bodies Could Talk.
Go to It! ‘Read’ While You Run
I would consider myself a light runner. I run a few miles a day, a few days a week, and mostly enjoy running with people so we can chat. I don’t often listen to music when I run, but when I do, I listen to the same playlist that I had put on my iPod when I got it several years ago.  I generally find music to be boring and I end up running a shorter distance when listening to my playlist than I do when I’m involved in a conversation with others. Read more
If You Have One Minute, You Have Enough Time to Work Out
There’s been a lot of talk about how long you need to work out each day (or if you’re like me, each week) to make it worth it. Whether you run, ride, lift weights at the gym, or take classes, there are days when you just want to do it for the minimum amount of time to burn off that donut you had (or will have) for breakfast. Read more