Stress is a common experience for most people, and it can affect both our mental and physical health. It’s important to understand how stress works, the ways it can impact our bodies, and how to prevent it. What is stress? Stress is a response to a perceived threat or challenge, and it...
Cooking meals at home and packing your lunch is a simple yet effective way to save money and improve your diet. By controlling portion sizes and reducing food waste through the use of bulk purchases and meal planning, it is easy to make homemade meals a seamless part of your routine. Why not just...
Depression is a common but serious mental health condition that can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life. It is estimated that around 17% of the population will experience depression at some point in their life. However, depression is often underdiagnosed and undertreated,...
Are you feeling confused about fats in your diet? Do you want to know which fats are good for you and which ones to avoid? Well, you’ve come to the right place! A Little About the Different Fats First things first, not all fats are created equal. Some are essential for our health,...
Are you constantly on the go, struggling to find time for exercise? It’s a common problem, but one that can have serious consequences for your health and well-being. The good news is, you don’t need to sacrifice your fitness goals just because you lead a busy life! In this post...
Nearly half of all American adults have high blood pressure (hypertension), and many don’t even know it. What you don’t know about hypertension could hurt you. Uncontrolled high blood pressure raises the risk for heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in the United...
Is gardening to save money possible? Well, if you grow the right things for you, yes! Grow your own food and save a huge amount of money, time, and even space with these do it yourself gardening hacks. Plus, incorporating some gardening into your routine can get you some light exercise in your...
Sodium is found in many of the foods we eat, and most of us get more of it than we need. This is because salt is already added to a lot of the foods we buy and dishes we order, and you may not even realize it. It is used by food manufacturers and others who prepare foods as a preservative and to...
Alcohol affects different people in different ways. Drinking alcohol in large amounts, too often, or being unable to control alcohol consumption are each signs of alcohol misuse. It feeds off of the same reward circuit that anyone with any addiction faces, which you can read about in our drug...
April is National Minority Health Month (NMHM). NMHM is a time to raise awareness about the health disparities that racial and ethnic minorities face. Specifically, NMHM is aimed at highlighting the importance of improving the health of minority groups by encouraging action. Theme The 2023 theme...
The benefits of including a daily stretch in your routine can make a world of difference in your life. If you find you are someone who struggles with flexibility, posture, or even stress, this is for you. To learn some basic stretches, check out our post on flexibility stretching. 1. Flexibility...
Being diagnosed with cancer can feel isolating. Relationships will change, boundaries will need to be set, and you will feel a plethora of emotions that you will come to cope with. This post serves as a guide to some of the resources available to you to add to your cancer care team. Through all of...