Now's the Perfect Time to Plant a Fall Garden!
Summer is peak season for vegetable gardens, but don’t dismiss Fall! YMCA community gardeners love fall gardens and…
The YMCA aims to improve our nation's health by providing programs and activities that promote overall well-being, no matter where you are on your journey toward better health. And when people feel their best and have fulfilling lifestyles, their communities become stronger, too.
Understanding Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations and Average Risk
Women have a decision to make. Most know they need a mammogram every 1-2 years, but determining when to start and how…
Examining Popular Plant-Based Burgers
Vegan and vegetarian lifestyles are on the rise, and so are plant-based substitutes for our favorite kinds of meat…
10 Mindfulness Tips & Techniques
There are many ways to bring mindfulness into a person’s life and these tips help provide some ideas:
Create a…
Taking Your Meditation Practice to the Next Level
If you have been practicing meditation for an extended period of time, you might be interested in how you can deepen…
How Much Protein is Enough?
It can often be difficult to sort through nutritional guidelines in today’s advertisement-driven society. Everywhere we…
Tips for Weathering Your Winter Workout
Winter is a special time of year. It’s a season of festive holidays and long, cozy evenings spent with friends and…
What are Macros and How Do I Know How Much My Body Needs?
Macros, short for macronutrients, are the big nutrients essential to keeping our bodies moving. They consist of…
3 Healthy Habits for your Kids
So you’ve tweaked your daily habits in the past month to meet your resolutions to be healthier in the New Year—you’re…