Stress gets a lot of attention these days. And it’s for a good reason. It’s one of the lead contributors to many of the top lifestyle diseases (think Cardiovascular Disease and Type 2 Diabetes) it wreaks havoc on our hormones, causes us to gain and maintain weight, and stops us from being able to sleep…
We all know when that 3pm slump hits we go searching for the coffee and donuts to see us through to the end of the day (uh… yum), but the problem is, an hour later you’re left in the same sluggish, tired and drab state you were before. Not the best. Which is why you…
You know when you’re at the point where the idea of going grocery shopping seems like a bit of a luxury, and instead, you’re just trying to get by and eat when you don’t have any money? Or maybe you’re just stuck for some ideas of budget friendly things to eat. Most of us have…
Our metabolisms play a huge role in our overall health. Metabolism is a process that converts the food we eat into energy. Unfortunately, our metabolisms tend to slow down as we age, especially once we’re over 30. When your metabolism slows down, you may notice some physical changes – you may have less energy and…
If you’re reading this, it’s safe to assume it’s because you’re not getting enough sleep. We live in a demanding society that often values productivity over self-care, and it shows. Since 1985, the number of adults who sleep for less than six hours each night increased by 31%. 70% of college students don’t get enough…
Whether you go to work early or you simply woke up on the wrong side of the bed, you’ve likely poured yourself a cup of coffee to get through the day. If you’re like most people, you drink coffee on the daily. We all know how helpful drinking coffee can be for keeping us awake,…
Yoga is a physical and spiritual discipline that we’ve all heard of. You’ve probably done yoga at least once in your life, or you might be one of the 2.18 million Australians who participated in yoga activities in 2017. If you haven’t made yoga a part of your wellness routine, you’re missing out on a…
Everyone gets stressed out from time to time, but some of us are overwhelmed with anxiety. 40 million adults in the United States have a diagnosed anxiety disorder – that’s 18.1% of the population! You may be included in that statistic, but you might also be suffering from anxiety without even realizing it. How can…
It can be difficult to find time in the day to go to the gym to get your daily dose of exercise, and for some, the gym can be too expensive or make you too uncomfortable. Then there are the days when you’re just not feeling it and you don’t want to do much of…
TED Talks are great – they’re inspirational, moving, and memorable. You can find TED Talks on almost any subject, including mental health. Hearing a person talk about their own mental health struggles can leave more of an impact than simply reading about them in a blog post. These speakers leave their audiences feeling more hopeful…