The Nest Isn't Empty If You Are Still In It
You're officially an empty nester now that your last child has left the house. How do you feel? Are you ready to take on your newly changed parenting role? Or are you feeling a little down in the dumps?
50 Things To Do To Boost Your Wellness (for Under $10)
Summer is upon us, and we've provided a list of 50 fun things to do this summer to help you stay fit or give a boost to your mental well-being. Oh yeah ... Did we mention that most of them are free? Looking for something to do solo? Need ideas on what to do with kids or your partner that won't break the bank?
Purrs, Snuggles, Tail Wags: Just What the Doctor Ordered
When it comes to improving your health, you probably know the basics by now: eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly, manage stress. But here's one more tip that might surprise you: own a pet.
How 'Me Time' Contributes to Your Mental Health
Let's face it, sometimes you can get preoccupied with life. When that happens, it can be easy to forget about how important our mental health is. But your mental health isn't something you want to leave unattended for too long, or it could have a significant impact on your well-being.
Mental Health Isn't a 1-Person Battle
Picture this: Someone enters a room full of people. He is social butterfly who is smiling, laughing, striking up conversations with anyone and everyone he makes eye contact with.
Safe to assume everything is good with him, right?
8 Reasons to Help Yourself by Helping Others
Spring is a time for a fresh start. Did you know that one of the best things you can do for yourself is to help others? Finding a cause and community really does bring its own benefits. Here are eight of them:
5 Ways Your Dog Makes You Healthier
We all know dogs offer love and companionship. Why else would they be called "man's best friend." But did you know they also provide their owner with powerful mental and physical health benefits.
If You Don't Have a Family Meal Each Day...
...it's time to get out the plates. Table time yields benefits that go far beyond food. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) says that the more often children eat dinner with their parents, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs. The center compared teens who had a family meal five or seven times a week with those who did so twice or less. Those who ate together more often were four times less likely to smoke, 2.5 times less likely to use marijuana and half as likely to drink alcohol.
21 Ways to Reduce Stress During the Workday
Throughout your day, consider these ideas to reduce stress.
Fill Your Holidays with Cheer, Not Stress
The holiday season is upon us, but does the thought of family commitments, cooking and shopping stress you out?
