Stress levels starting to rise? It's a common feeling during the holidays when we are pulled in so many different directions. Here are four simple steps you can take to more effectively manage stress during a busy time of the year: |
Breathe... (Read More)
Keeping tabs on how much sugar you’re consuming each day is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, especially if you’ve been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or diabetes. The problem: Sugar has made its way into almost all of the processed foods... (Read More)
Even if you're committed to making healthy food choices, it's easy to overindulge in the last three months of the year. Friends and family gather. Inclement weather can keep you indoors. Holiday traditions are defined by and infused with food, often... (Read More)
Are you familiar with mantras? Within the practice of meditation and yoga, a mantra is a word or a sound repeated to help with concentration and to help create a sense of calm.
But a mantra also can be a statement or slogan repeated frequently to... (Read More)
Fall is such a fun time of the year. It's a time to shift from the busy, outdoor-oriented schedule of summer to a more reflective, restorative time. Take advantage of the change in the seasons to assess your health and take steps to improve it. Are... (Read More)
You've probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? The whole idea behind breakfast is to have a strong start to your day, so why do so many people skip it altogether?
Surveys show that the No. 1 reason that people... (Read More)
Could a positive outlook lead to a longer and happier life? A wide variety of research suggests that it's definitely possible! One study linked optimism to a 10% to 15% longer life span and a better chance of living to age 85 or older. It also has... (Read More)
Feeling stressed out? It's estimated that on-the-job stress costs U.S. companies more than $300 billion annually in increased absenteeism, reduced productivity, increased health care costs and employee turnover. Different people are stressed out by... (Read More)
You know you need health insurance coverage. But there are so many options out there! Do you need an HMO, EPO, PPO, or POS? What about those high-deductible plans? We can help you evaluate all of your insurance options and pick a plan that's right... (Read More)
Have you had a telemedicine visit with a physician in the last year? It's estimated that more than half of all Americans have. While telemedicine took off during the global pandemic, it had been gradually growing in popularity before the... (Read More)