‘Tis the season to be jolly as “they” say. Wait, the season for what exactly? For most of us this season is defined by social engagements, wrapping up work commitments, school vacation, holiday traditions, decorating, cards, gifts, baking, extended family, trees,...
Do you take more than one vacation a year? If not, it’s time to plan. Europeans take their vacations seriously. France, Denmark, and Sweden’s employees receive a minimum of 25 paid days off each year, while in the United Kingdom workers get at least 28 days of paid...
Have you or someone you know ever experienced the debilitating life interruption of a strained lower back? Well, you have lotsof company. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, about 80% of adults experience low back pain at some...
Did you know gardening might just be the ultimate activity to help boost your overall wellbeing? It counts as a moderate-level exercise; helps decrease cortisol (our stress hormone); provides a convenient and sustainable source of fresh produce; inspires creativity;...
May is a magical month! When the temperature finally tops 60, 70, even 80 degrees, Mother Nature bursts onto the scene in a vivid array of colors, textures, aromas, and sounds. Perhaps that’s one reason why the nonprofit organization Mental Health America picked May...