March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme is “Personalize Your Plate” (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2021). Meals and snacks are so much more enjoyable when it includes food or beverages we love… Read More
Self-care is what you do for yourself to maintain good physical and mental health. Often in times of stress, we may be less inclined to take good care of ourselves and put self-care on hold…. Read More
Whether you consider a stress to positive or negative, your body reacts by releasing stress hormones and in turn, your body responds. Depending on the severity or type of stress you might be experiencing, your… Read More
It is only natural to experience stress; however, chronic stress is damaging to our mind and body. You may be able to reduce your exposure to certain stressors; However, it is not possible to eliminate… Read More
Aging is commonly associated with decreased mobility, strength and energy. This frailty is largely due to a “decline in function of muscle mass.” (Morley, 2016). According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion,… Read More
It’s time to celebrate your heart! Did you know that heart disease is the #1 killer in the United States for both women and men? 1 out of every 3 deaths are caused by heart… Read More
