Can Happiness Improve Health?
Happiness. We all want it for ourselves and those we love, but increasingly, science is showing us that emotion is about much more than feeling good.
Stress and Children: Identifying Signs and Finding Solutions
Being a child or teen seems not nearly as fun as it used to be. Who’s posting what on social media, worries about getting good grades, relationships at school, home environment and peer pressure have today’s kids feeling the stress to perform, fit in and stand out. When it comes to stress and children, know how to identify signs and find solutions
12 Weeks to Better Heart Health
Heart disease is a killer, but you can do plenty to improve your heart health and prolong your life. Research shows that making lifestyle changes can lower your risk for heart disease.
Try implementing weekly goals over the next 12 weeks to get on the road to a better and longer life! Our week-by-week guide may help you along the path to a life-changing, heart-healthy lifestyle. Small steps can have big impacts.
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.
Stepping into Mindfulness
Many women juggle multiple roles, wife, mother, daughter, friend, employee, boss, any one of which can be stressful enough.
What Is Well-Controlled Diabetes and How Is it Achieved?
This is a question that is frequently asked and rarely understood; even by those who have had diabetes for a long time.
15 Ways to Help You Relax
Ahh relaxation; it seems like a distant memory, right? With our busy lives, sometimes we can get caught up in work, family and the long list of responsibilities we pack in our day. We often don't have time to take care of ourselves let alone fully unwind.
What Stress Does to the Body, and How Mindfulness Can Help
When our prehistoric ancestors faced terrifying situations like a hungry wooly mammoth, their endocrine system would flood their bodies with the hormones adrenaline and cortisol. This "fight-or-flight" stress response provided a burst of energy so they could respond to the dangerous predator.
Step Away from the Wine Glass
"A glass of wine will help me relax." All too often people say this as a way to cope with the stress of everyday life. Phrases like, "It takes the edge off," and "Just one beer" shouldn't become your mantra when trying to unwind after a tough day at the office or a long night with the kids.
