Your heart is one of your body’s most important organs. Pumping 100,000 times a day on average, it’s essential for distributing the much-needed oxygen and nutrients to your cells and...

When it comes to improving your well-being, eating healthy is right up there with exercise. Making better food choices doesn’t mean bland, boring, expensive, or inconvenient meals and snacks. It...

“New Year, New Me” seems to be the theme of January that many of us turn to year after year. For some, it works for many by the time February...

We’re all trying to save money these days and during the holiday season, this could be something that many of us might find difficult. It’s not just shopping for holiday...

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Many aspects of this holiday will be different in 2020, but one thing that hasn’t changed is our plans to enjoy a delicious, filling...

Part of a healthy lifestyle includes making time to reconnect and reengage with people, places, and your own feelings. We’ve highlighted a few ways to do that already—including no-screen activities...

Welcome to Week 1 of the STRONG Challenge! While we focus on prioritizing healthy living, the first step is setting goals. Living a healthy lifestyle is more than just exercising;...

Photo Credit: Gary Appelsies, MS Did you know that September 29 is National Coffee Day? Thomas Jefferson once said “Coffee—the favorite drink of the civilized world.” But coffee has been...

Chef Gary Appelsies is a familiar face here at the YMCA of Central Florida, and this month he shares his thoughts on healthy eating and helping the community with the...

Have you been baking lately? Have you gotten caught up in the bake your own bread craze or making a sourdough starter? We’re all looking to try something new, and...