Browse 2022 Blog Posts | Cultivating Health

7 tips to keep your New Year’s resolution

Many of us make New Year's resolutions, but often fail to fully reach our goals. Our experts have seven tips to help you stick with your resolutions and set yourself up for success.

woman meditating while sitting on her bed

Mental Health

10 ways meditation can improve your health

Meditation is about more than relaxation and self-awareness. It can also improve your health and brain function and help ease chronic pain.

10 tips to help you limit weight gain this holiday season

Many of us enjoy eating up all the delicious holiday food and treats. To help you avoid gaining weight this holiday season, our dietitians have some tips and ideas.

Healthy habits to help you prevent or manage your type 2 diabetes

Some risk factors for type 2 diabetes are out of our control, but there are a lot of factors that you can control. This includes the power to change our eating habits, physical activity, stress level, and more.

5 things that can weaken your immune system

We are faced with choices every day that can affect our immune system. With the flu, COVID-19, and other illnesses trying to bring you down, make sure you do what you to help your body stay healthy.

7 facts about the flu and why you should get a flu shot

While we've heard a lot about COVID-19 over the past couple years, the flu is still a serious illness. Our experts give facts about the flu and how you can get your flu shot.

woman getting a mammogram for breast cancer screening

Cancer Care

Why it’s so important to get regular breast cancer screenings

About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer screenings are so important for early detection. Find out why you should get regular screenings and how to schedule your appointment.

Exercise and Fitness

High-intensity workouts can help you get fit fast, but preparation is key

High-intensity fitness programs can build muscle and burn fat fast. However, they can also cause injuries if your body isn't properly prepared. Learn how to safely use these exercise programs to help you get fit.

Diabetes: Types, symptoms, risk factors, and how you can get help

Diabetes is a fairly common condition in the U.S., and many people don't know they have it. Our registered dietitian explains diabetes, the risk factors, and ways to get help managing your diabetes.

doctors looking at x-ray with lung cancer

Cancer Care

Lung cancer: What you should know and why you should get screened

Lung cancer is the No. 1 cancer killer in the U.S., but very few people get screened. Learn the risk factors, symptoms, treatments, and why you should be screened for lung cancer.

At-home COVID test instructions, accuracy, and where to find one

While the number of COVID-19 cases have gone down, people are still using at-home COVID tests to determine if they have the virus. Learn how to correctly take an at-home test, where to get one, and more.

Plantar fasciitis: How is it treated and who’s at risk?

Many of us have felt the pain of plantar fasciitis at some point in our lives. Find out what causes it and some treatments to get you out of pain.

15 summer safety tips for people with breathing problems

Hot summer days and poor air quality can be hard for people breathing problems and lung conditions. Our experts offer 15 tips to deal with the poor air quality.