Nearly all of us are trying to eat healthier, exercise more, and make better choices for ourselves to have a healthy start to the year. Unfortunately, our busy days and hectic lifestyles often get in the way of our goals to make improvements for a healthy new year. The good news is that being healthier and […]
The holidays are a time of joy, excitement, and, of course, a much-needed respite from work. But for a large majority of Americans they can also be a great source of anxiety. According to a poll by the American Psychological Association, nearly one quarter of Americans reported feeling “extreme stress” during the holiday. Other holiday […]
Though the holiday season is about spending time with loved ones, taking part in traditions, and feeling happiness and love throughout the season, stress is an emotion many women report feeling during the season, according to research done by Greenberg Quinlan Rosner in 2006. Their research found that “holiday stress has a particular impact on […]
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” ―Oprah Winfrey “Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” ― Epicurus. […]
Maybe you’ve tried to cut back on calories around Thanksgiving only to experience the what-the-heck effect when round two on dessert is offered. (That pretty much means you’re human, by the way.) Or perhaps you made that healthy side dish for your family but ended up heaping a few extra servings of mom’s incredible stuffing […]
Pretty much every parent can relate to their kid requesting French fries, milkshakes, and fried chicken nuggets from fast food restaurants at some time or another in their young lives. The question is, do we blame the kids themselves for what they think they’re craving, or are there other factors at play? A recent study […]
Even if you didn’t hear about them during your childhood, cleanses have been around for decades, but they’ve recently have moved to the front of the pack when it comes being used as a diet aid and health strategy. Many people think that with all of the junk we put in our bodies, we can […]
Cereal on the floor. Bad news on the TV. Stains on your son’s favorite shirt, so naturally, a screaming match ensues. Any parent knows it’s all too easy to start a new school year on the wrong foot. The good news? It’s equally as easy to create a sense of calm amid the chaos. It […]
Did you ever get a song stuck in your head? Like perhaps, “Don’t You Forget About me”—that definitive ‘80’s song from the teenage classic, “Breakfast Club”? You’re not alone! And just maybe your brain is trying to tell you something….like ‘don’t forget about me—I’m your top organ pretty much in charge of everything else that […]
This ancient practice can do so much more for your mind and body. Unless you’ve been living on a desert island, you’ve heard that meditation can help reduce stress. And if a friend or family member hasn’t told you, “You really should try meditating,” you’ve certainly had headlines scream it at you. Mindfulness may make […]
