Many of us need time in nature to keep our physical, mental, and social health in good shape. There are many ways to think about how nature is good for mental health. It can mean either green land (like parks and woods) or water (like rivers, marshes, beaches, and canals). Street trees, private gardens, grassy…
Everyone is always on their phones or computers. Screens are now a part of our everyday lives that we can’t live without. They are both useful and fun. Even though technology has made our lives easier and helped us connect with each other, it has also caused some problems. Using a screen can cause stress,…
Illness is an unavoidable event. Even though cold and flu season is coming up, if you stay healthy now, you won’t have to miss work. The immune system protects the body from germs that come from outside. It keeps you and your family healthy. It can fight anything, from COVID-19 and other common cold and…
Emotional eating is when you eat for reasons other than being hungry. Anyone can have it happen. Food is what keeps our bodies going. Since eating turns on the brain’s reward pathways, it makes sense that it lifts mood. Emotional eating becomes a problem when it happens often and the person doesn’t have any other…
Maybe you’ve got a big deadline at work. Or perhaps your long-planned dream vacation is just around the corner. No matter what’s ahead on your calendar, one thing is clear: You can’t afford to let a cold or the flu slow you down. So don’t sit idly by. Get a flu shot , of course, but you can also…
Everyone is aware of the benefits of walking. But take into account how many people you know who perform it every day or every week. Walking is your best friend whether you want to increase happiness, relieve stress, clear your mind, or even lower your blood sugar. We’ll examine the report’s findings today to respond…
The best way to lose weight is to make changes to your diet and do more daily activities. If you don’t work out, can you still lose weight? Not everyone who works out can lose weight because of it. There may be times when you have to try to lose weight without doing any exercise….
Do you wake up feeling sluggish most mornings? Have caffeinated beverages become a necessity to help power you through the day? If this sounds familiar, it’s time to ditch the quick fixes you rely on and develop an energy management plan. Getting started may seem daunting, but soon you’ll be energized to keep going once…
We’ve all been there, struggling to get up in the morning. Or, later, when you feel your head getting heavy and you think your eyes will snap shut any minute. Maybe you experience a slump in energy in the evening and find it difficult to make it to the end of the day. It’s a…
Over the last 40 years, many studies have been done to look into the links between exercise, fitness, and heart health. The US Surgeon General’s Report on Physical Activity and Health, which came out in 1996, and subsequent expert panels put together by the CDC, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the American Heart…
