Establish a regular sleep-wake cycle. Your body will learn to set its internal clock to your schedule and will eventually respond to internal cues to become sleepy at a given time and to awaken at a given time. A good way to begin this is...

Get up 15 to 30 minutes earlier than the rest of the family and use this time for a run, a walk, or some stretching and...

In a sedentary job, take your breaks outdoors and have a brisk, short walk. You’ll also improve your concentration and...

We’ve all heard the benefits of taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Everything you’ve heard is...

Get into some vigorous sweeping, mopping, or vacuuming. These types of housekeeping chores can burn a significant number of...

Take the kids for a walk. If their pace is too slow, add some lunges, jumping jacks, or running in place every few minutes to make yourself work...

Make it a habit to eat a piece of fruit, a bowl of cereal, or some low-fat yogurt before you set out to run errands. Regular eating can help you feel full and avoid...

Stock your car with bottled water and healthy snacks. Have a small snack before the cravings hit, and you’re less likely to pull into that drive-through fast food...