While achieving wellness is not easy, it is important for a long and healthy life. Physical and mental wellness affects nearly every aspect of your life, from the ease at which you move around without pain to how well you respond to the emotional roller coaster of life.
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Wellness is a holistic approach to health that includes more than our physical and mental wellbeing; wellness encompasses emotional, spiritual, and social wellbeing for full body wellness, too.
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If you are tired of being tired, you are probably ready to try anything to get a good night’s sleep. Fortunately, getting the rest you need is easier than you might think.
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Whether you are running, hiking, or just strolling, the right shoes can make a huge difference in your risk for injury. The right support for your unique feet will help prevent pain in your feet, knees, and back. Wearing the correct shoes can also help prevent overuse injuries, and reduce your risk for trips or stumbles that can twist your ankles and tweak your knees.
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Overexposure to the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun can cause long-term damage and premature signs of aging, such as sunspots and wrinkles. Overexposure to UV rays can also cause scaly patches, known as actinic keratoses, and skin cancer.
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Whether you’re just looking to stretch your legs, lose a little weight, or make a meaningful lifestyle change, we have some beginner-friendly outdoor activities to try this season.
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There are ways to avoid injuries and to decrease your risk for spending the entire summer recovering on the couch. Whether you go hiking, swimming, or simply helping a friend move, you can take steps to minimize your risk for injury when you take part in activities this summer.
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While we cannot control some of the underlying causes of inflammation, such as pollution and air quality, we can take measures to reduce inflammation. Certain foods can have an anti-inflammatory effect, for example, while other foods can actually promote unhealthy inflammation.
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Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injuries and infection, but prolonged inflammation can cause more harm than good. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce chronic inflammation at its source, simply and naturally, without the use of drugs.
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Do you feel like your head is in a fog? Are you slow, sluggish, and struggling to concentrate? Your brain might need a workout! While your brain is not a muscle, it does get stronger with exercise—both physical and mental activity can help sharpen your mind. The good news is that improving mental sharpness is easy and it requires very few changes to your lifestyle. If your brain feels blah, try these simple tricks to give your brain the boost it needs.
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