Heart racing, muscles tensing, busy mind and palms sweating. What do all of these things have in common? They’re all related to stress. Whether you’re running late, making deadlines, or planning a big event, stress is a feeling we are all quite familiar with. Stress can affect your body both physically and mentally; sometimes causing headaches and stomach pain, or...
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If your daily nutrition is in need of some serious upgrading, now is the perfect time. March marks the National Nutrition Month, and with only 2 weeks of the month gone by, there’s still time to learn and practice healthy habits. Created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, National Nutrition Month is dedicated to shining a spotlight on the...
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As February came and went in what felt like a blink of an eye, the first week of March is rolling in bringing with it two important events: Sleep Awareness Week and Daylight Savings. Each event ultimately emphasizes the importance of our sleeping habits and the overall consequences of not receiving enough sleep each night. Sleep Awareness week, sponsored by...
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Most people are likely aware that your quality of sleep and quality of health are closely related. How well you sleep each night affects both your physical and mental health. Things like weight gain, your immune system, memory, brain functionality and mood are all greatly determined by the quality of sleep you receive each night. However, what most may not...
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Whether you sleep in a cradle position, upside down, or flat on your face, everyone has their favorite go-to sleeping position. When you sleep on the most comfortable mattress wrapped up in your favorite duvet and sheets for roughly 8 hours each night, our bodies naturally form into a position we have deemed the most comfortable. However, your sleeping position doesn’t...
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