Having a desk job or working in an office can keep you sedentary for long periods throughout the day. It's important to note that the consequences of not getting enough physical activity are slow, steady, chronic, and lifelong. Sitting still...
Despite the negatives, COVID-19 has introduced many positive practices and habits into our daily routines. Even after the pandemic is just a memory (hopefully sooner than later), there are plenty of things we should continue to do. Spending more time...
Your metabolism is the process in which your body converts whatever you eat or drink into energy. While this biochemical process occurs, the calories in the food and drink you consume are combined with oxygen. As a result, you begin...
You may see a book you’d like to read or think about a craft or artwork you once enjoyed. You put those ideas away as trivial because you have so many other activities to take up your time. You promise...
As kids, most of the time they don’t want to go to bed and fight it. As adults, we can’t wait to settle in after a long day. Our attitudes about bedtime aren’t the only things that change. Sleep patterns...
Exercise is good for the body as you already know. It helps you stay fit, strong and active. However, the benefits to your mental well-being could far outweigh the physical advantages. Deal with Stress Exercise can’t remove stress completely from...
All work and no play makes anyone a dull person. However, in a crazy, fast-paced world, it can be hard to balance the different aspects of your life. Here are some tips to help you learn this important and complicated...
You’ve heard the saying that laughter is the best medicine, but is it really? Does laughter have health benefits or does it just make you feel good at the time? Stress Management At the very least, you can say that...
If you’re no longer in your teens, there may be times when you feel mentally cloudy. You’re tired or you didn’t get much rest, and you just can’t think as clearly. As you reach your 40s and 50s and beyond,...
You’ve had a rough day at work with major problems on a project you have. Your muscles are tight, you feel a headache coming on and you just want to lie down. Right now, a massage could be the better...