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In the past year “Self-Care” has been a buzzword for people who are suffering from being quarantined at home or have stress and anxiety from pandemic-related issues. It is a term that relates to the overall wellness of a person. What it means to practice self-care: Taking a break and doing something nice for yourself […]
The importance of exercise is multidimensional. Exercise has an impact on our physical health, our mental health, and our emotional health. In fact, besides quitting smoking, getting regular exercise is one of the most important choices you can make to improve wellness! One important effect of regular exercise is its impact on heart health. The […]
It’s estimated that about 45 million Americans are on a diet at any given time. That means that 45 million people are focused on what to eat, how much to eat, and when to eat each day. But the larger question many health-conscious eaters are missing is WHY are we eating? Yes, we need to […]
Feeling stressed? While we can’t always avoid stress, we can do something to help: exercise. Exercise improves our resilience to stress by improving our brains hormonal response, helping ‘blow off steam’ to manage our mood, and improving sleep. Ever hear of a runner’s high? Exercise creates chemical changes in our brain that help counteract the […]
Investing in your health by making healthy changes is always rewarding but it doesn’t mean it is always easy. Change is hard and we are human so we may slip now and again. To help increase our chance of success, we can take steps to prevent stress, and more importantly, consider how we can respond […]
Meditation is the act of focusing your body, mind, and emotion on the present moment by being still and focusing your attention on your breath, a guided meditation, music, or a helpful phrase or mantra. No matter how you choose to meditate, there are important benefits to making meditation a part of your healthy lifestyle. […]
To reduce stress, we are encouraged to exercise, stay connected with family and friends, and get plenty of sleep. Journaling is another easy activity that has shown to be an effective tool to help manage stress including symptoms of depression and anxiety. Journaling can be done in a variety of ways and can help you […]
Working out regularly is great for your heart, lungs, muscles, and mood! But how do you keep the enthusiasm for a workout after a long day at work or when life feels too busy? Try one of our pro tips to help you stay motivated and on track toward a stronger, healthier you. Make an […]