My passion in life is helping people bring more strength and balance to their bodies and minds, so they can live a healthier, more fulfilling and joyful life. Here you will find tips on how to improve every aspect of your life through healthy eating, exercise and yoga.
As an ACE-certified group fitness instructor and yoga teacher, I don't just write about health and fitness - I live and breathe it every day. I love getting people off the couch and helping them sweat and stretch their way to good health. Browse my website for the latest in health and fitness news and parenting tips, or join me in one of my weekly classes.
Angela's Blog Posts
7 Tips for Cutting Back on Social Media
The Secret to Long-Term Weight Loss
How to Overcome Disabilities through Yoga
The Hidden Risks of Multitasking
6 Ways to Clear Out the Clutter
Letting Go – Unexpected Sounds and Sensations in Yoga
ANGELA'S PUBLISHED STORIES
Social Media Stokes Coronavirus Fears
Social media is a powerful force. It has the ability to connect family and friends from all over the world, create a sense of belonging and offer support – especially during this current health crisis. But it can also stir up negativity, spread misinformation and heighten worries. About 3.8…
Skip Fast Weight Loss Diets and Go for Long-Term Health
With a wide array of diets on the market, it can be tough to weed out all the fad diets and find a nutritionally well-balanced diet that is rooted in sound science and also simple to follow over the long haul. “It’s easy to be overwhelmed, but don’t get sucked…
Tearing Down the Obstacles to Meditation
You know it’s good for you, and there are literally hundreds of studies that prove it. So, why aren’t you meditating? For most of us, the answer is simple — we’re too busy and distracted to just sit and breathe. “We live in the 21st century where the fast-paced world…
7 Tips for Cutting Back on Social Media
If your phone or tablet is always within reach – in your back pocket, at the dinner table or by your bedside – it’s easy to start mindlessly scrolling and clicking, and before you know it, minutes turn into hours. Here are a few ways to find calmness during stressful…
Does Green Tea Cut Your Risk of Cancer?
For centuries, people have been drinking green tea for medicinal purposes—from improving brain function and digestion to losing weight and preventing cancer. Green tea is loaded with powerful antioxidants called polyphenols. These antioxidants reduce free radicals in the body, which contribute to aging and a wide range of diseases. A…
Which Veggies Pack the Healthiest Punch?
Vegetables are one of the healthiest foods on the planet, yet only 9 percent of adults eat the recommended amount, according to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study. That means Americans are missing out on many essential vitamins, minerals and fiber that are vital to our long-term…
Don’t Sugar Coat It
Eating too much sugar not only adds inches to your waistline, but also fuels inflammation, which is a major cause of many chronic diseases. Sugar comes in a number of different forms – including refined sugar (sucrose), naturally occurring fructose found in fresh fruit, and man-made high-fructose corn syrup, or HFCS, used…
Alzheimer’s: I’m still IN HERE
As we age, we all have times when we struggle to find a word or forget where we parked our car. These “senior moments” are considered a normal part of aging. But if you’re noticing a marked increase in your forgetfulness or difficulty solving familiar tasks on a consistent basis, it could…
The Skinny on Fat
For decades, we’ve been told big fat lies: if you want to lose weight, don’t eat fat. But the latest research shows the opposite may be true. Adding healthy fats to your diet may help prevent overeating, promote better brain function and improve your overall health. “A big misconception is…
Motion Sickness Meds that Work
Nothing ruins a vacation faster than the misery of motion sickness. But following a few travel tips and packing the proper medication can make for a more enjoyable trip. Although the exact cause of motion sickness is unknown, many experts believe it occurs when the brain receives conflicting sensory messages.…
Health Risks of Sitting Too Long
Sitting for hours at a time can cut years off your life and increase your risk for a number of chronic diseases, says Dr. Michael Jensen, endocrinologist and researcher at Mayo Clinic, who has been involved in sedentary behavior research for more than a decade. A plethora of studies have…
5 Tips for Avoiding “Sitting” Disease
Integrating more movement into your day can help you reap big health benefits. Grace DeSimone, national director of group fitness for Plus One Health Management, offers the following tips: Set a timer or an electronic calendar to remind you to get up every hour and move around. Whenever you talk…
How Ayurveda Balances the Body
Ayurveda is the one of the world’s oldest systems of medicine, originating in India more than 5,000 years ago. In the last decade, it has become increasingly popular, and many of its treatments are showing up in spas and clinics across the country. The goal of Ayurveda is to bring…
Health Buzz
Older adults can cut their risk of falling by nearly one-third by participating in balance and strength training exercises, according to a University of Sydney study. More than 300 men and women, age 70 and older participated in the study and all of them had fallen at least twice in…
Warning Signs of Melanoma
Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer, caused primarily from ultraviolet radiation from sun exposure or indoor tanning. About 9,500 Americans are expected to die this year from melanoma, according to the American Cancer Society. One or more blistering sunburns before the age of 18 more than doubles…
Travel Health
If you’re heading overseas, you’ll need more than a passport and a sturdy set of luggage. To ensure a safe trip abroad, plan ahead for vaccinations, medical exams and supplemental health insurance. The first step – before booking your flight – is to check for travel warnings. The U.S. Department…
Live Well Stem Cell
As you age, your skin naturally begins to sag, wrinkle and develop age spots. An increasing number of skin care companies are adding stem cells to their products with the promise of giving you a younger looking complexion. Stem cells are master cells present in all plants and animals. These…
Hot Hot Addyi
When it comes to treating sexual dysfunction, men have a wide range of medications available to them, but women haven’t been as lucky. Last summer marks the first time the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug to treat female sexual dysfunction. Addyi (flibanserin) is designed for premenopausal…