A recent study suggests that depression may increase the risk of heart failure. Scientists looked at nearly 63,000 people in Norway who underwent physical and mental health assessments. Over the course of 11 years, close to 1,500 of the participants developed heart failure. Compared to people with symptoms of depression, those with mild symptoms were… Read more »
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Five Foods for Healthy Eyes
During the dry, winter months, our eyes need a little more TLC. Maintaining a well-balanced, healthy diet is the key to healthy eyes, and may help reduce your risk for developing certain vision conditions. Serious eye conditions may be avoided by consuming foods that contain a range of vitamins, nutrients, and minerals, known as antioxidants. … Read more »
Winter and the Sunshine Vitamin
Getting enough vitamin D is crucial for your long-term health. Most of the year, it’s relatively easy to get vitamin D through sun exposure, but that changes in winter. Vitamin D is called the “sunshine vitamin” because your body makes it when sunlight hits the skin. During the darker, winter months, it’s more important to… Read more »
Beating the Holiday Blues
Thanksgiving is soon and we’re headed into the five-week period known as “the holidays.” It’s supposed to be a joyous time of gathering friends and family. But sometimes our anticipation and excitement can turn into feelings of sadness, stress and depression often referred to as the “holiday blues.” Here are ten ways we hope to… Read more »
Mashed Potatoes Light
Mashed potatoes are one of the best parts of Thanksgiving dinner. Who doesn’t love that creamy, butter-laden goodness topped with a hearty helping of gravy? But if you’re trying to live a more healthy life, you might feel like you should skip the whipped. Fear not, here are some tips to lighten up your favorite… Read more »
How to Reduce Stress at Your Desk
Do you need to reduce stress in your daily life? According to Forbes Magazine, the average business professional has 30 to 100 projects on their plate at any given time. Modern workers are interrupted seven times an hour and distracted up to 2.1 hours a day. And four out of ten people working at large… Read more »
Battle Stress with These Foods
With the holiday season seemingly beginning earlier and earlier, the accompanying stress can be overwhelming. When faced with stress, many of us turn toward food to make us feel better. So-called “comfort foods” start calling when stress rears its ugly head. Chances are, your favorite comfort food isn’t a healthy choice. Ice cream, potato chips,… Read more »
Stress Related Headaches and Vitamin B
A recent study confirms what many of us have experienced — that stress can lead to headaches. The study found that people who reported headaches had more stress compared to those who never reported headaches. What’s more, that stress could be caused by a deficiency in vitamin B. Researchers collected data on more than 5,000… Read more »
The Dangers of Daylight Savings
Do you welcome the extra hour of sleep that comes with ending daylight savings and returning to standard time? Some medical experts suggest that daylight savings may have unintended negative consequences on our health. Disrupting Circadian Rhythm – Setting the clock back affects your body’s circadian rhythms — the physical, mental, and behavioral changes in… Read more »
Travel Tips for Staying Healthy
Are you traveling this holiday season? Don’t be fooled by the almost nonexistent flu season of last year. In fact, some experts suggest that the flu could come roaring back with more opportunities to spread this fall and winter in reopened schools, workplaces, and businesses, especially where masks are not mandated. Unfortunately, we still need… Read more »