December Wellness: Self Care
Fill your Tank with Self Care Practices December is often the time of giving, but you can’t continue giving if your tank is running on empty. It’s beneficial for your overall health and wellness to take time for yourself by engaging in self-care activities. Self-care can help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness, […]
October Wellness: Musculoskeletal Health
Let’s Get Moving! Regular exercise has significant health benefits, yet more than 80% of American adults do not get enough physical activity. Experts recommend 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise each week, along with two strength-training sessions, however, even a small amount of physical activity is better than none. If you find yourself sitting more […]
August Wellness: Nature & Well-being
Nature Improves Health & Well-being Imagine this: sparkling aqua blue waves sweep over a soft golden shore as the scent of an ocean breeze fills the air. A lush waterfall flows by vibrant emerald green ferns and careens over shiny black river rocks. On a stroll through the woods, snowflakes land peacefully on your shoulders […]
June Wellness: Physical Fitness
The Importance of Stretching and Mobility Physical activity plays an important role in living a healthy lifestyle, but stretching exercises should not take a back seat to your workout routine. Consider taking time to focus on your mobility so you can stay active and pain free as you work toward your physical activity goals. It […]
April Wellness: Sleep Health
What is Sleep Hygiene? Sleep hygiene is all the buzz when it comes to improving your sleep. But what is sleep hygiene? Sleep hygiene is simply optimizing your environment and daily habits for better sleep. Some quick ways to improve sleep hygiene include: Prioritize your sleep to get the full amount of sleep you need […]
March Wellness: Nutrition
Tips for Managing Blood Sugar with Nutrition More than 130 million adults are living with diabetes or prediabetes in the United States. What you eat can play a huge role in managing or preventing type 2 diabetes. A healthy diet can help keep your blood sugars in a healthy range and maintain a healthy weight. […]
January Wellness: Building Resilience for 2023
Resilience It’s a new year, and many people make New Year’s resolutions about what habits they will change and how they want to grow within the year ahead. One week into the new year, 77% of those individuals may be successful in keeping their resolution, and a little over half may keep up the good […]
October Wellness: Musculoskeletal Health
Did you know that not getting enough physical activity can result in the same kinds of health problems caused by smoking and being overweight? Moving more often can improve your mood, slow aging, and lower your risk of certain diseases. It’s commonly recommended that adults should participate in moderate intensity aerobic physical activity for a […]
September Wellness: Preventive Health
Pillars to optimal health When you think of a healthy lifestyle, you might focus on exercise and nutrition. Make sure you are considering other habits that help prevent disease as well. Check out these often-forgotten pillars to optimal health below: Preventive care Stay up to date on wellness exams including yearly physicals and dental and […]
September Wellness: Focus on Preventive Health
Preventive Health Let’s face it, our lives are busy. Some aspects of our health may fall by the wayside due to family and work commitments. We know it is important to work on daily lifestyle habits like sleep, nutrition, and exercise. It is equally important to stay on top of your preventive health. What are […]