Heather Quintana previews and article in the January/February 2014 issue of Vibrant Life that points to four qualities that happy people have in common.
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Can Faith Make You Well?
Vibrant Life editor Heather Quintana previews an article in the September/October issue that looks at the connection between faith and health. Research in the growing field of neuroimmunology shows that faith definitely has a dramatic affect on diseases and even longevity.
“We Will Never Be Overweight Again”
Meet Herman and Sherman Smith, also known as the “Subway Twins.” A dramatic wake-up call, as well as a major setback, taught these twins the value of a healthy lifestyle—especially exercise. Their journey to better health began in 2002 when the mother of the then 21-year-old twins walked into the living room and made a […]
How to Get the Rest You Need
✓ Overcome the flatline schedule. If you work in an office setting, try working 50-minute hours. Schedule 10 minutes between appointments during which you can summarize the prior meeting, plan follow-up, let your body relax, and clear your mind before the next commitment. This helps reduce the nagging feeling that you may be forgetting something […]
What’s the Right Exercise for Your Personality?
If you hate to exercise, it might be because you haven’t found the right activity for you. Grant Leitma, Ph.D., leads you through a series of simple questions to help you identity an exercise plan that matches your personality type. And just like that, you’ll know exactly what to do to make exercise a little more fun and a lot less dreadful.
Take the Quiz: Find the Right Exercise to Match Your Personality
If you hate to exercise, it might be because you haven’t found the right activity for you. Grant Leitma, Ph.D., leads you through a series of simple questions to help you identity an exercise plan that matches your personality type. And just like that, you’ll know exactly what to do to make exercise a little more fun and a lot less dreadful.
Escaping to the Outdoors Is Good For Your Brain
Vibrant Life editor Heather Quintana previews an article about how being out in nature can benefit your brain. The new mental health issue of the magazine gives you ways to stay sane in a very stressful world. Read more about Escaping to the Outdoors Is Good For Your Brain …
White Bean and Pumpkin Lasagna
Yield: 6 servings Total prep time: 20 minutes Total cooking time: 3-4 hours on low, or 1½-2 hours on high This lasagna is perfect for a meat eater who’d like to try a vegetarian dish. It’s easy to make and hearty. Add a nice spinach salad, and you’re all ready to have friends over for […]
I’ll Drink to That
On my most recent birthday my husband gave me a beautiful, lush potted plant that I simply adored. A week later I took off for a three-week trip to Africa, leaving my daughter to care for my new plant while I was away. Imagine my dismay when I returned home and found a mass of […]