Category Archives: Wellness

There isn’t a person in this world who hasn’t had to struggle through a stressful situation at some point in their life. We all deal with stress, however learning how to respond when a stressful situation arises can be beneficial both emotionally and physically.

If you’re a new parent, then you already know how incredible it is to take part in the birth of a child. Having a baby is a milestone event filled with “aww” inspiring moments that you’ll never forget. In order to be able to fully enjoy every new experience with your little one, it’s important […]

Open Enrollment Period; that time of year when decisions regarding health insurance coverage are pushed to the forefront of many to-do lists. With so many options to sift through and choose from, it’s easy to see why so many of us get anxious. We’re going to provide you with information to help simplify and guide […]

While commuting to or from work there’s a good chance that you’ve looked out the window and noticed people going for a run. The next thought going through your head might be, “I should really start doing that myself.” Fortunately, beginning a running routine may be easier than you think. Be sure to consult your […]

There are lots of reasons why people lose their jobs. Companies (even the big ones) can go out of business or downsize. Sometimes they are acquired by other companies and there’s a need to eliminate duplicate positions. And sometimes certain skill sets get outsourced or are no longer deemed necessary. No matter how you find […]

It’s no secret that one of the most common New Year’s Resolutions is to live a healthier lifestyle. According to USA.gov, 3 of the top 10 are “Eat Healthier, Get Fit, and Lose weight.” Whether looking to lose weight, improve physique, or just improve overall health, this means that gyms and fitness centers around the […]

One of the best ways to start living a healthy lifestyle is to create a plan and stick with it. Many people develop a guideline using tips to help them stay on track. The following “healthy lifestyle” tips, taken from the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, are simple suggestions for healthier living. See […]

We live in a get-it-done-today, multi-tasking society, where statistics show that only about 60% of Americans get the prescribed “8 hours of sleep” each night. Yet researchers believe people should sleep more because their very lives may depend on it. In two recent, large studies, participants who got 7 to 8 hours sleep per night […]

If you’re a smoker, you probably know that this addictive habit is bad for you. But if you realized the positive health results just minutes after quitting, perhaps you could kick this habit for good.

Cardio-respiratory endurance is at the “heart” of the most positive and dramatic effects of physical activity and fitness on overall health and wellness. Exercising to make your heart stronger allows it to pump more blood (and thus, oxygen) and to more efficiently burn fat for energy.