Depression can be a debilitating experience that affects every aspect of your life. The emotional toll, chronic fatigue, and lack of motivation can make even the simplest activities seem impossible. It's not as simple as just "snapping out of it," and for many, it may seem impossible to overcome. The good news is that there are [...]
Chronic pain is equal parts physically debilitating and emotionally devastating. Those suffering from chronic pain tend to find coping mechanisms that bring them as much comfort as possible — but many ways of coping are less than healthy for the body and mind. If you suffer from chronic pain, you can improve your experience and manage [...]
Without a doubt, we all aim to stay healthy and live happy and productive lives. The present global situation has made everyone even more conscious about physical and mental wellness. With almost everyone spending more time at home to keep safe and carrying on with work while at home, it is essential to do what you [...]
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle increases the sustainability of your actions and shrinks your carbon footprint. When thinking of green living, you may picture individuals residing in rural regions and living off the land. Though this regime has its benefits, you can practice sustainability while leading a modern life. Families can decrease their environmental impact by adopting [...]
Detoxing can be hard, but with some forethought, you’ll be able to make it a lot easier. There’s more to it than just following instructions: it can be an intensely personal experience. If you’re thinking about giving your systems a break and pulling out the toxins, then read on and find out how to make your [...]
The hectic pace of modern living has brought on a surge of chronic illnesses, more instances of work-related burnout, and general dissatisfaction with our lives. Simply residing in a crowded, noise-polluted city already means that you likely don’t spend enough time in nature or sunlight, so nutrient deficiencies become a norm, and stress our second nature. [...]
When it comes to our well-being, most of us tend to think of the here and now. How can I avoid getting sick now? How can I get my joints to feel better today? It’s all with well-intentions, but what we often find is good habits take some time and commitment to stick to. With the onset of [...]
Nationwide, Americans fall short in maintaining their health. Whether its recommended diet and exercise or even getting enough sleep, the average person needs to learn how to be healthier. Fortunately, there are plenty of simple things that are good for your health that anyone can incorporate into their lifestyle. Read more for top tips about how to [...]
If you're stuck at home due to the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, you might be feeling as if you're losing a bunch of precious time. While being self-quarantined and practicing social distancing measures can definitely impact your social life, it doesn't have to be a complete bust. Pick this month to focus on improving yourself and you [...]
Thanksgiving Day's arrival is a signal that the holiday season is truly here. Families and friends gather not only to give thanks for what they have but undoubtedly to overindulge with a veritable feast of stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, pie, and, of course, turkey ... all paired with copious amounts of wine. Anyone who's celebrated [...]
Low temperatures and snowy days approach on the horizon. Bears and bats will be curling up for hibernation, but you don't have to do the same. Embody eco-friendliness all year by maintaining your energy-saving and recycling habits through the winter. Sustainability and personal health go together like peanut butter and jelly — stay healthy by cultivating [...]
Whether you like it or not, each day you’re getting a little older. While this may be a hard pill to swallow, it doesn’t mean you have to feel old! The first step to addressing this is understanding the basics of your body and how you can use this information to protect it at any age. [...]
What Is Holistic Health? In a word, holistic health is: balance. This is a system of living that perpetuates a balance between body and mind. To put the “self” in balance, you must identify its aspects, and ensure all of them are properly maintained. The “self” that is you isn’t a static thing with only one [...]
With the abundance of collective knowledge gathered through decades of research on human health, the idea of how to maintain good health shouldn’t be news to people anymore. Yet despite being the case, people still willingly choose to make decisions that they know will negatively impact their health. Because of the presence of a lot of [...]
It is important to be healthy in today’s fast-paced and opportunity-laden world. Without good health, you cannot be the best that you can be in your relationships and career. Health truly is wealth, and it’s the kind of wealth you cannot purchase from a shop or instantly obtain overnight. To achieve great health, you need to [...]
Practically everyone can admit that they’d like to get to the gym more often. Being in your peak physical fitness is one of those lofty goals that often get left behind for more immediate needs. Walking the dog, putting the kids to bed and every little task in between never seems to leave room the day [...]
The fact that good health is highly desirable cannot be overemphasized, neither is it overrated. Good health should be sought after and enjoyed in every possible way. Good health consequently results in good living, happiness, relief, efficiency in whatever one is doing, amongst others. It wouldn't be out of place to say that good health ensures [...]
Many women don’t realize the importance of self care in their everyday life. The act of self care is providing for one’s self by one’s self. It can be very difficult to do, however, given that it involves understanding who you are and identifying your own needs. So often, you can get caught up in caring [...]
A mental health issue is not to be taken lightly. It can affect how you perform at work, and it can make you feel that there is a huge boulder that you have to carry on your shoulders. If not handled the right way, it can cause disruptions in your activities of daily living, strains in [...]
When people try to lose weight or put on muscle, they typically choose to follow some fad diet or workout that promises them quick results in a matter of weeks. However, more often than not, we are likely to fall back into old habits the day that these programs end. If you’re serious about making overall [...]
The worldwide population of seniors who are aged 60 years old and older is said to be increasing. This may be due to decreased mortality and fertility rates, and will continue to increase. We are looking forward to a future of senior health care.1 With aging goes a decrease in organ health and functioning, further giving rise [...]
When did being healthier become so expensive? Gym memberships, organic food, ergonomic ‘seating solutions,’ – a lot of people are making a lot of money out of helping us to be human! Of course, our lives are pretty busy these days. Activities that used to answer all of these needs – such as hunting or farming [...]
Standing desks have become a popular alternative to a traditional sitting desk in many workplaces. The taller surface encourages standing and movement throughout the workday, which can counteract some of the negative effects of spending forty hours a week sitting still. (Image source) While stand-up desks have been all the rage, new studies and user testimonials [...]
These days, everyone seems to be tired. Everywhere you look, there’s a coworker nursing a cup of coffee as they struggle to get through their Monday morning, or a friend who’s too exhausted to meet us for drinks from all the rushing and the stress of their day. You yourself often fall victim to bouts of [...]
