Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a good time to talk about the many myths surrounding breast cancer. You may have heard that wearing a bra can increase your risk of developing the disease, but there is no scientific support to this rumor. But if you think you’re off the hook because you have no family… Read more »
October is usually a month of pumpkin orange, and autumn leaves turning fiery shades of red and yellow, but it is also that time of year where we are reminded to think pink. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Did you know that there are breast cancer risk factors that are often ignored? Most… Read more »
Sleep has a significant effect on your daily mood, productivity and health. Nutrition plays a large role in how well you sleep. Food relates directly to serotonin, a key hormone that — along with vitamins B6, B12, and folic acid — helps promote healthy sleep. If a good night’s sleep is important to you, try… Read more »
For years, many people believed that cold and flu season happened during the cooler weather months because we spend more time inside together in poorly ventilated spaces. However, recent research suggests that in fact, the cooler weather inhibits the immune system. One in five people carry the rhinovirus – the most frequent cause of the… Read more »
September is Whole Grains Month and what better way to celebrate than by packing healthy, whole grain foods in your family’s lunches? But first, what exactly are whole grains? When growing in the field, all grains start out as whole grains. Each grain kernel contains three specific parts: the bran, the germ, and the endosperm…. Read more »
During cold and flu season it’s important to consume foods to boost your immunity. Keeping your immune system healthy ensures that your body is able to fight viruses and other foreign invaders known to cause illness. Supplementing with vitamin C may work, but it’s not the only piece of the puzzle. In fact, the latest… Read more »
Instead of reaching for that afternoon coffee or a handful of M&M’s, energize with these healthy snacks. They’ll provide a quick pick-me-up, without the caffeine slump a few hours later. 1. Apple or Banana with Peanut Butter – You don’t even need to keep a whole jar in your desk anymore. There are single serving…
Autumn is right around the corner. If you’re already dreading the end of summer, your stress and anxiety levels are probably ramping up. But getting back into the school-year mind frame doesn’t have to wreak havoc on your nerves. Here are six tips to help you start the fall season right and battle the end…
Stress is a natural reaction to life experiences. Everyone experiences stress from time to time. Anything from work and family responsibilities to serious life events such as a new health diagnosis, death of a loved one or job loss can trigger stress. For immediate, short-term situations, stress can be beneficial to your health by helping…
When you’re under stress, you feel your body tighten. You might not even notice that you’re tensing up at first. Then, you begin to relax and feel soreness in your shoulders and back. Before you let stress take over your body, try to be aware of how your body is responding. Reduce stress with these…