How Does Sleep Affect Our Health? Sleep is essential for health and well-being, making life difficult for those who suffer from insomnia. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that affects over 64 million Americans and is characterized by persistent difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and waking up rested. For many insomniacs, medical marijuana has emerged as… Read more
Men’s Health Month: Colon Cancer Prevention
Men are good at many things, but health care is often not one of them. That being said, why do women visit their doctors more frequently than men? There are numerous reasons for this. The top two reasons, in my opinion, are that society looks down on men and views self-care as a weakness… Read more
National PTSD Awareness Month – June 2022
In June, PTSD Awareness month is commemorated. It ushers in a slew of awareness programs aimed towards PTSD survivors. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects persons who have been through a very stressful incident such as war, violent physical/sexual/verbal assault, accidents, and so on. Depression, anxiety, nightmares, paranoia, insomnia, troubling thoughts, and other symptoms are common… Read more
Stretching for Better Health
Stretching is important, but it is often one of the first things to go when time is limited. Most people, unfortunately, do not stretch enough. You can improve your flexibility and reduce your risk of injury by committing to stretching every day. This post will go over some fundamental stretches that are ideal for everyday… Read more
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? It’s a time to remember how important your mental health is to your overall health. Overview Emotional, psychological, and social well-being are all aspects of mental health. It has an impact on how we think, feel, act, make decisions, and interact with others. Mental health… Read more
Health Benefits of Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning is a tradition that many people are familiar with. As the new season approaches, the goal is to clean and freshen up your living environment. Cleaning can also be beneficial to your emotional and physical health. Consider some of the health advantages of spring cleaning. It keeps you fit and active Carrying boxes… Read more
Resoluciones Saludables Para el Año Nuevo
Para muchas personas, un nuevo año significa un nuevo comienzo. Para algunos, esto puede significar establecer objetivos de salud, tales como perder peso, comer una dieta más saludable y comenzar una rutina de ejercicios. Sin embargo, la mayoría de las personas abandonan sus propósitos después de algunas semanas, porque las decisiones de salud y bienestar… Read more
Your Healthy New Year’s Resolutions
For many people, a new year represents a fresh start. For some, this may mean setting health goals, such as losing weight, eating a healthier diet, and beginning an exercise routine. However, most people give up their resolutions after a few weeks because the health and wellness decisions they choose are limited and unsustainable. For… Read more
Stress during the Holidays
Welcome to the holiday season, a whirlwind of gift-giving holidays, marketing blitzes, holiday parties, and activities galore that starts right after Halloween, builds to Thanksgiving, and continues to gain momentum until the end of the year. While this season is meant to evoke feelings of love and joy, it is also a precursor to holiday… Read more
Tips for Staying Safe and Healthy This Halloween
This Halloween don’t let your health get tricked for a treat! Here are some suggestions for staying safe and healthy. Get Moving Between get-togethers and neighborhood trick-or-treating, carve out time to get active this Halloween. Take a walk and lift some weights to make you feel better! Regular physical activity can help you lose weight… Read more