by simplafyi | Jan 19, 2020 | Articles
There is a lot of news about sleep these days. The number of studies and attention has me asking: Am I rested? Do I sleep enough? When I do sleep, is it “good” sleep? What is the impact to my wellbeing? If the answer to any of these is “not so much” or “sometimes”...
by Carol Swanson | Oct 6, 2019 | Articles, Wellbeing
It’s unavoidable: At some point in our lives, every one of us will face the loss of a family member, friend, or beloved pet. If you have ever endured this difficult chapter in life, you know that it can take a toll on your body as well as your mind. Understanding what...
by simplafyi | Aug 20, 2019 | Articles, Wellbeing
I don’t know about you, but there are times in life filled with transition. This time it is not only me, but also everyone in my family – at the same time! When your clan is all feeling it at once it can create a mixture of excitement and anxiety for everyone. We each...
by Carol Swanson | Jul 10, 2019 | Articles, Nutrition, Wellbeing
It’s an oft-used cliché: You are what you eat. This is true not only for your physical health, but your mental health as well. Indeed, depression shares many of the risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease, including inflammation, low levels of Omega-3...
by Carol Swanson | Jun 9, 2019 | Articles, Mindfulness/Meditation
Women get a lot of attention for the stress they experience while juggling work and family responsibilities (and for good reason!). But, stress is not a gender-specific issue: Although they may be more reluctant to admit it, men struggle with the pressures of...
by simplafyi | May 23, 2019 | Articles, Wellbeing
Longevity. Most of us are seeking this. We hope to live a long and healthy life. Three years ago, in early 2016, for the first time ever, the CDC stated that children being born today have a shorter life expectancy than their parents. It’s the hard truth....
by Carol Swanson | May 5, 2019 | Articles, Wellbeing
Did you know it is Global Employee Health & Fitness Month? What better way to celebrate the freshness of spring than by taking a fresh look at your own overall wellness? And what better time to do that than during Global Employee Health and Fitness Month (GEHFM)?...
by simplafyi | Apr 20, 2019 | Articles
Stress is a word that is linked to several health challenges: heart disease, anxiety, high blood pressure, headache, back pain, inability to focus, and more. What causes stress? Some things that have been identified are work, finances, traffic, family, and health, to...
by Carol Swanson | Apr 9, 2019 | Articles, Mindfulness/Meditation
Have you ever avoided hosting guests at your house because you haven’t cleaned in weeks? Or paid late fees on a bill because it got lost in the pile on your desk? If so, you’re not alone. Today’s chaotic demands often mean that the more mundane aspects of “adulting”...
by Carol Swanson | Mar 24, 2019 | Articles, Nutrition
As March draws to a close, there are many reasons to be grateful for this particular month. More hours of sunshine. The first day of spring. Tips of green poking out from blankets of soil. And the ideal opportunity to focus on the fuel you put into your body each day....
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