Lose weight, Hit the gym, Eat healthier. Be less stressed. Fit into those old jeans.

Do any of these sound the same as your New Year's resolutions? If they do, you might want to take a different approach this year.

The holidays have a way of throwing off our routines — even during a typical year. With added levels of stress and uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be even more challenging than normal to focus on nutritious foods, exercise and other components of a healthy lifestyle.

If you’re traveling for Thanksgiving, your chances of getting and spreading COVID-19 increase, says the CDC. Although you may feel fine and not have any symptoms, you could still spread COVID-19. That means you and your travel companions, including children

Like many other aspects of our daily lives, Thanksgiving will undoubtedly be a lot different this year. While the safest bet is to avoid travel and celebrate only with those in your household, we want to empower you with the information you need to weigh risks and make informed decisions for yourself and your family.

Coronavirus, the flu, the common cold and even seasonal allergies can  cause some of the same symptoms. For instance, you may have a cough with most of these ailments. But other symptoms, like a fever, are more likely to occur with only COVID-19 and the flu.

Mindfulness is a practice to live an intentional and present life. Simply put, mindfulness is not something that you "do;" it's a mindset that you live.

Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing your awareness on the present moment. Reflection and the cultivation of a sense of self-awareness are important parts of mindfulness. These practices can lead to an enhanced sense of well-being, among other benefits.

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With the closures of gyms and kitchens open 24/7 earlier this year — plus the temptation to binge-watch the latest TV series — it’s no wonder many of us may have put on weight. But now is the perfect time to reverse the trend. With the new re-openings happening, use your time to get moving again. These fit tips can help you start shedding any pounds you’ve gained while at home.

As communities, states and the country reopen, travel restrictions are lifting, and nonessential travel is resuming. While you look forward to traveling and may be traveling for the Labor Day weekend, you should still practice safety precautions as travel opens up. Here’s how to limit your risk of illness when traveling, staying in hotels or going on business trips.

Summer means enjoying the sunshine and warmer weather. It also means making sure you and your loved ones stay hydrated in the heat. Whether you’re spending the day at an amusement park, playing an outdoor sport or splashing in the pool, it’s important to take in enough fluid to replace what’s lost through your skin as you sweat.

Skin cancer is not only the most common form of cancer, it’s also the most preventable. Millions of people are diagnosed with skin cancer every year. Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) are the most common types of skin cancer diagnosed in the U.S., and melanoma is the most dangerous. 

You likely already know how to prepare for a hurricane each year. But this year, with a heavier-than-usual storm forecast and a pandemic to consider, it’s more important than ever to prepare early. With these concerns in mind, we're sharing some key hurricane prep guidelines to help you feel calm, confident and informed about the season ahead.