Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
Can an apple a day truly keep the doctor away? In some cases, they can! For National Apple Month, try these delicious apple recipes and boost your health. Apple Health Benefits Apples are very nutritious because they are packed with fiber, calcium, and vitamins, and eating apples can greatly impact your health. Studies have found that…
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Want to eat healthy, but don’t have the time? Forget fast food and takeout and try a meal subscription program instead. It’s a delicious, new way to enjoy family mealtime. The old fruit of the month club has been given a yummy makeover. There are now companies that are going beyond fruit and offering to…
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Just Two Daily Drinks Increases Your Risk of Death A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reveals drinking a daily glass of wine may not be so healthy. The researchers analyzed data from more than 400,000 people ages 18 to 85. Their research found that consuming one to two drinks…
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For centuries, apples have symbolized love. And it’s our love for these delicious fruits that have made October, the peak of harvesting season, National Apple Month. Apple Facts We’ve been celebrating apples in America since 1904, with a National Apple Week. And in 1996, the week was upgraded to National Apple Month. Tree Top statistics…
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Fun is an Antidote to Fall Stress We are all more stressed this fall than ever. Stress and anxiety can put enormous pressure on you and your family. Research shows 53% of adults in the United States reported that their mental health has been negatively impacted due to worry and stress over the coronavirus, finances, politics, and uncertainty. Play…
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Feeling alone? Suffering from heart health symptoms? Reaching out to friends can help both issues. Studies on the benefits of friendships show that being with friends increases a person’s oxytocin hormone levels. That’s the power of friendship! In short, the value of friendship is essential for better health. Studies also show that isolation decreases immune…
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As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter it is usual to feel a bit blue, but when these feelings become overwhelming and last for days on end you may be suffering from something else: depression. Depression Awareness Month October is Depression Awareness Month and it’s important for us to realize how many people are…
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Research studies have been commissioned by the University of Essex on Eco therapy. Eco therapy is about getting outdoors and becoming active in a natural environment as a way of boosting mental health. The research findings are fascinating. This study showed: 71 percent of participants reported decreased levels of depression after a walk in nature.…
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When’s the last time you’ve read an article from your local newspaper? Has it been weeks? Months? Years? In politics, there has been a recent surge of media skepticism. Too many of us are sparring about the purpose of a free press just when local newspapers and community journalists need our support the most. And,…
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Dr. Kathleen Hall explains that Mindful Moments™ are breaks to let you take a moment to yourself to reflect on what’s going on in your life
