MuuvWell Blog

While you can complete a great workout indoors or outdoors, there may be some unique benefits for your health when planning for some movement outside! Let's count down the top reasons to take your workout into the open-air: #4: Vitamin D Outdoor workouts provide an...

Gardening or caring for a plant may seem like a simple hobby, but this action does have an impact on our health and well-being! There’s something grounding about nurturing life. Caring for a plant has been shown to offer physical and mental health benefits. Whether...

Spending time in nature is powerful for our minds and bodies. Within minutes of being outside, our blood pressure and stress hormones begin to decline. You may also experience a boost in mood and overall sense of well-being. Time outdoors can help you to be more...

As we lean into the Spring season, the increase in daylight hours is something to celebrate! This often correlates with feeling more energized, as light helps to signal to our bodies that it is time to be awake, plus can help to boost Vitamin D levels. You might...

Social eating is a part of life. Whether it's a family dinner, a birthday party with friends, or enjoying lunch with your co-workers. On the one hand, eating with friends and loved ones is valuable. It's a great time to connect, slow down, chat, and share a meal. On...

Our personal boundaries define what we are okay with. Or, another way of looking at it, boundaries are what we feel capable of committing too without overextending ourselves. A person with healthy boundaries can say “no” to some requests, while also being comfortable...

The work you do as a caregiver is essential, compassionate, and important. Yet, for caregivers, burnout is real! Many caregivers find that taking care of themselves gets pushed further and further down on the priority list. That old saying, "you can't pour from an...

Humans are social creatures. Whether you are more introverted or extroverted, as a human, there is a biological need to have some connection with others. If we're feeling socially isolated, we are at higher risk for health problems such as heart disease, depression,...

Social health is critical. We are creatures meant to live in a community and have connection. However, that doesn't mean you have to be in an overwhelming social sea to fill your "social wellness" cup. Even the most extroverted of us can over-schedule social events...

In today’s modern world, many of us spend long hours sitting—whether at a desk, in front of a screen, in the car, or on the couch. While it might seem like a harmless way to pass the time, being sedentary can have significant negative effects on heart health. The...

Fueling Your Body for a Stronger Heart Nutrition plays a key role in supporting heart health. Check out the following nutrition tips to support your journey to a healthier heart. Choose Plants: Vegetables, Fruit, Beans, Nuts, Seeds Packed with vitamins, minerals,...

When it comes to keeping your heart healthy, one of the most effective tools is exercise. Regular physical activity strengthens the heart muscle, improves circulation, and helps to lower blood pressure, increases "good" cholesterol and lowers "bad" cholesterol, and...