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Stress SOS: Quick Techniques to Calm Your Mind
Managing stress is a necessary part of health and wellness. Stress can creep up quickly or build over time. While it is wonderful to have times when we can go for a long walk or sit and read a good book to destress, certain situations don’t allow extended breaks. Sometimes, we reach a breaking point with stress, and we need to address it now in the short moments we have available. Quick stress relievers can [...]
4 Tips to Reach Fitness Goals on a Budget
It is a common misconception that proper fitness comes with a high price tag. The good news is that you don’t need expensive memberships or costly equipment for a beneficial workout. Routine exercise can be free or budget-friendly with creative planning. We’ll look at four ways to accomplish your fitness goals on a budget. Enjoy the Outdoors The great outdoors provides numerous opportunities for free or cheap exercise. You’ll likely only need a good, supportive [...]
Understanding the Importance of Preventive Care
It is easy to put off going to the doctor until you feel sick or think something may be wrong. However, keeping up with preventive care allows you to maintain current health and discover any issues before they become significant conditions or emergencies. Preventive care is key to preserving your health and wellness as you age. What is Preventive Care? Preventive care consists of routine visits and screenings with your doctor to create health baselines [...]
5 Nutrition Myths Busted
March is National Nutrition Month, making it the perfect time to clear up some common nutrition myths. While these misconceptions often spread quickly, understanding the truth can help you make better dietary choices. These myths might make for fun conversation, but don’t be fooled, as science tells a different story. Myth #1: Carbohydrates are Bad for Your Health Carbohydrates have been unfairly demonized in recent years, largely due to the popularity of low-carb and ketogenic [...]
5 Realistic Ways to Personalize Your Nutrition
Many people have health goals related to healthier eating and good nutrition. However, building lasting habits and finding successful strategies are not always one size fits all. Understanding your relationship with food, choices, and individual dietary needs is a necessary part of the equation. We’ll explore five realistic ways you can personalize your nutrition for a more successful approach. Practice Mindful Eating Habits Eating can often become mindless. We’re on the go, busy working, watching [...]
Using Meditation and Mindfulness to Reduce Everyday Stress
Little stressors can pile on each day. While it might seem easier to cope by brushing them off, ignoring them, or turning to a temporary distraction, these approaches rarely bring lasting relief or teach us how to manage daily stress effectively. Acknowledging stressors and practicing coping habits that involve mindfulness and meditation are more productive for long-term stress management and resiliency. What is Mindfulness and Meditation? According to the source, Mindful1, mindfulness is “the basic [...]
Setting and Achieving Realistic Fitness Goals
As spring approaches, we often gain a renewed motivation toward physical activity. Setting goals can give direction and meaning to the habits we are building. They keep us on track when things get challenging and bring the satisfaction of celebrating a hard-earned achievement. We set goals with the intention of completing them. So, how do we ensure we choose the right ones for ourselves? It comes down to formulating personalized goals that are realistic and [...]
Celebrating Heart Health with Fatty Fish
February is American Heart Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the nation’s leading killer, and to remind our friends and loved ones that heart disease can be prevented 80% of the time! Heart Month is a great time to focus on steps we can take to keep our hearts healthy and strong. Often, these steps emphasize exercise, proper sleep, stress management, and nutritional strategies. Our diet plays a big role in reducing [...]
Heart Month: Stress Less for Cardiovascular Health
Stress is something that we all experience as humans, often daily. It can present acutely, such as running late for an appointment, or chronically, such as managing a new health diagnosis. It is natural for our body to respond in these situations to help protect us in an emergency. However, when stress persists, its effects typically become long-term and detrimental to our health. It affects every system of our body, including our heart. How Stress [...]
Heart Month: Exercise for Cardiovascular Health
As we celebrate heart month, we want to take a closer look at the relationship between exercise and our cardiovascular health. You might be familiar with the many benefits that regular physical activity has, but did you know it can even help prevent or manage heart disease? Let’s explore how exercise can benefit our heart. The Benefits Lower Blood Pressure. While blood pressure can naturally increase an insignificant amount during exercise, it immediately lowers as [...]