By Eddie O’Connor, Ph.D., CMPC You don’t need this article to tell you the benefits of exercise on your stress levels (but I will reinforce them anyway). Physical activity increases endorphin production in the body. Those feel-good pain-relieving hormones. And it’s good for your brain. Physical activity increases blood flow, which increases our cognitive capacity […]
Breast Cancer Survivor & Yoga Nidra Facilitator Helps Children Live Happier With New Book Children from all walks of life are exposed to stressful situations daily and learn to think in a way that creates anxiety. Some suffer hardships or see family members go through medical challenges, while others may be exposed to violence or […]
5 Tips to Get Through Your Midday Slump We have all felt it. After lunchtime, you’re lethargic, tired, and constantly checking the clock waiting for the day to be over. But, fear not! Your day will no longer be ruined by the afternoon lull. Here are some quick tips to avoid the midday slump and […]
Eczema is a disease of the skin that affects one in twelve adults in the USA. The condition causes symptoms such as itching, dehydration of the skin and risk of infection, which may result in blistering, rashes and weeping sores. The condition can be frustratingly debilitating for those who suffer with it and going about […]
Although it is well known that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability among all Americans, there is still a misconception that it primarily affects older, white men. The truth is, the risks are even higher for African Americans. African Americans have higher rates of heart disease risk factors such as hypertension, […]
1 Set Micro Goals: Break your large goals into smaller steps. If you’d ultimately like to lose 100 pounds, start 10. If you’d like to cut out sugar, cut it out at a few meals first. If you’d like to make it in the gym 5/6 days a week over the next year, focus on […]
It sounds great, doesn’t it? No more 9-5 hours, forget the daily commute, and just work when you feel like it, but the reality of being your own boss is often very different. While choosing when to work, or not, is possible for some, there has often been a lot of hard work for them […]
Check out some of the essential things you need for your roadtrip this summer! PediPocket $59.99 Stay warm and comfortable on your next road trip with PediPocket! This Ultra plush velvet seat fleece blanket has a clever 20-inch pocket that will keep your feet warm and is nearly 6 ft long, ideal for the smallest […]
Introducing an all new title from Delius Klasing, Porsche Works Team, that illustrates the true nature of 24-hour races – the tension, exhaustion, and the dedication. World-famous photographer, Frank Kayser followed the Porsche team for three years, detailing a world previously unseen by outsiders. Kayser and his team were allowed where other press photographers were […]
Employers complain that graduates are not ready for work. Stanford University studies indicate students are overloaded and under-prepared. So exactly what should we teach young people in an age where Dr. Google has an answer for everything; humans are living longer; the traditional professions disappear while new ones are created; international mobility is drastically increasing […]
