Wellness

Group exercise has many benefits – professional guidance, peer accountability and a distraction-free hour or so spent away from your phone. Unfortunately, it also tends to be expensive. Get the benefits without breaking the bank with these complimentary classes.

In this day and age, one thing is clear: We’re surrounded by plastic. While recycling can help reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in landfills and waterways, there are many other options for making the switch to more sustainable items and reducing plastic use in your life.

Visual Snow Initiative (VSI) co-founder Paul Domb presented neuroscientist Dr. Ed Boyden with an abstract brain sculpture April 3 to honor his support in advancing a cure for Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS) – a debilitating neurological condition that causes people to see the world through an overlay of tiny, snow-like dots with no relief.

About 50% of patients with chronic conditions sometimes fail to take their medication as prescribed. This can lead to higher rates of hospital admissions, poorer health outcomes and increased healthcare costs.

If you want to live a long and healthy life, you picked the right state to live in. According to the state Department of Public Health, the average life expectancy of our state’s residents rose to 80 years and eight months in 2016 – three months longer than 2015’s average.

Coming early 2019, Row Republic is Boston’s first luxury rowing fitness studio. Rowing and strength training combine for the ultimate full-body workout. Sixty minutes of sweating combined with luxury amenities, top-notch instructors and a welcoming staff make it more than just a workout – but rather an exercise experience.

On any given day during the holidays, homemade pastries, white chocolate and sugar cookies might be in the break room. So how will you stay healthy during this season of sweet treats?

While flu activity peaks in December, flu season has already begun and plans to avoid the contagious illness should be your top priority.

A midday gym session can be the best way to boost your energy levels during the workday. But the thought of redoing your hair or taking that second shower can be daunting.

Yoga works on all things strength, flexibility, balance and endurance. While most of us don’t associate athletes with yoga, it can be crucial in injury prevention.

If you’re a follower of fitness trends, you’ve definitely heard the acronym HIIT being used on Instagram pages or YouTube accounts, referencing the newest way to work out. But what the heck is it?

Digital screen use may be causing negative effects on reading comprehension, attention, memory and cognitive capabilities. When screen reading, the habit is to skim, thereby reducing the time allocated to get the general gist of the content.

Are you one of those people who ignores the raw egg warnings and eats cookie dough by the spoonful? Don’t feel bad. Everyone does it … but stop. Eat this instead.

I sit in my office with phones and internet down. Staff has scattered to coffee shops, and our provider cannot service us until tomorrow. I feel anxious, angry and out of touch. Disconnected is distressing.

Plastic pollution is killing the oceans and poisoning our marine life. If that isn’t enough to second guess how much plastic you might be using, consider how it also attacks your hormones.

Are you having a stressful day at work that just doesn’t seem to end? We have one simple cure for you: Just smile. Spiritual leaders, psychologists and neuroscientists agree that a simple act of smiling can change your attitude and the world around you.

Body image concerns often heighten this time of year, as swimsuit season brings a host of fears about exposing perceived imperfections.

While protein bars are often thought of as a healthy snack, too many companies market them as nutritious, when a closer look simply exposes them as glorified candy bars.

With today’s hurried pace, it’s important to create time to chill out. Meditation can help return the focus that’s often lacking. You don’t even have to go to a retreat. Check out these apps (even for kids) that can help you keep your mind and body tranquil:

Indo US Health Initiatives brought its third international conference to Boston on June 22.

As someone who is currently covered in mosquito bites from hiking in the woods, I am desperate to find the best ways to repel these pests. Here are some of my favorite tried-and-true products.

Even with a summer full of travel plans, sticking to your workout regime doesn’t have to be difficult. Why not sneak in a body-weight workout at the airport?

The National Sleep Foundation says, “In general, most healthy adults need seven to nine hours of sleep a night.” During the winter you may be getting proper sleep and, come summer, you may feel sluggish. Don’t worry, this is normal.

The AdMeTech Foundation is committed to globally transforming how life-threatening diseases are detected and treated. Their current priority is ending the prostate cancer crisis, which they are doing through The Manogram Project.

With warmer weather hitting the city, Bostonians are ready to toss those heavy sweaters and salt-stained boots out the window.

May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month, and with world-renowned hospitals located in the heart of our city, it’s important that we work to help these institutions further research.

YES YOU CAN. The three words I tell myself every day. Because why not take a chance? Why not take on a challenge? Why not test your limits? Being a spinning instructor at Rev’d Indoor Cycling has taught me to work hard and leave all doubt outside the door.

A healthy lifestyle always starts with proper diet and exercise. Though it sounds simple, many people have no idea what a nutritious diet really is. Thankfully, our electronics can help.

Admittedly, I was skeptical the first time I went to my chiropractor. But, after experiencing the visit for myself, I’m a firm believer that they’re nothing short of miracle workers. I have had neck pain, back pain and even headaches all solved with a few simple visits.

April is Defeat Diabetes Month, but sometimes it can be hard to find low-carb, low-sugar alternatives, especially when it seems like everyone is stocking their freezers with ice cream for the warm weather to come. If you’re diabetic, or just watching your sugar intake, here are some ice cream brands and flavors that let you indulge: