The 5 Stages of Grief
The past year and a half has been a whirlwind for a lot of us. Some of us have experienced the loss of a loved one or maybe a job. These traumatic events can bring about a ton of emotions that can go as far as affecting our everyday activities. For some this won’t last long, but for others this can be a long process. Grief can be a strong and sometimes overwhelming emotion for a lot of people, but what exactly is grief?
Don’t Stress! Just Relax.
Have you been working too much? When was the last vacation you took? Are you working on the weekends too? If you answered yes to any of the previous questions, you may need to make some time for yourself and relax! We all have things going on and most of us typically make use of our off time by accomplishing other things. But over time, especially without relaxation, we can wear ourselves out.
Screening Your Screen Time
A lot of us spend a disproportionate amount of our day staring at some sort of screen. Maybe you work in an office and are focused on a computer screen for 8 hours a day or constantly checking your phone for the latest social media updates or playing games. As normal as this all may be now, it is more important than ever to be mindful of and try to limit your screen time.
The Ins-And-Outs of Grilling
Summertime can come with spending lots of time outdoors, especially when the temperature drops later in the day. Grilling can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors while cooking up an amazing meal. There are so many activities that can go with grilling from cookouts to the backyard games. But before getting started its important to note that some things are certainly healthier to grill than others, and there are some safety precautions to be aware of. Let’s get started.
How to Beat the Heat This Summer
Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to Summer for most. It is usually a weekend spent outside whether it's at the beach, on the lake, or just in your backyard. Summer brings longer days, more intense heat and more humidity. This means you need to take extra precautions like applying sunscreen and drinking lots of water. Let’s dive into what the sun, heat and humidity can do to your body.
Are Young Adults the Answer to Herd Immunity?
What a year 2020 was. From quarantining to social isolation and social distancing, we as a society learned a lot about avoidance and personal hygiene. From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, humanity was sent into a tailspin with constant information that kept us all on our toes. Leaving 2020 and entering 2021, hope was restored with the arrival of vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson just to name a few. Unfortunately, the vaccine rollout started out slower than imagined prompting certain populations to be granted access over others due to access to the vaccine in each state and generally low supply.
Stress: The Good & The Bad
Have you ever been in a situation in which you get a little tense? Your heart might race a little? Maybe even sweat from the brow? Whether it's due to a time crunch at work or the number of tasks or chores you have at home that need to be finished by tomorrow, this feeling you have is known as stress. Normally being stressed can elicit a physical or mental response, sometimes both at the same time. Stress is rather common and most of us experience it at least once a day, but did you know that you can experience good AND bad stress?
Cardio vs. Weight Lifting: Which Is Better For Weight Loss?
As discussed in a previous article, proper nutrition is essential for losing weight and for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but there are two parts to the healthy lifestyle equation. There is a debate between cardio and weight lifting as to which one has a greater impact on weight loss. Cardio and weight lifting affect your body in slightly different ways. Let’s dive in.
The Importance Of A Well Balanced Diet
Nutrition is very important when maintaining your physical wellbeing as well as your mental wellbeing. A balanced diet of protein, grains/starches, fruits & veggies is the simple form of how to keep your health in check and to keep your body in good shape. This March, we celebrate National Nutrition Month and in order to fully embrace the cause we will break down what exactly makes for having a balanced diet, how food groups impact your body and why junk food is terrible for your overall health.
The Silent Pandemic: Mental Health During The COVID-19 Pandemic
The year 2020 brought on hardship in the form of COVID-19 and its new normal. Quarantine, Social Distancing, and Stay at Home orders turned general social norms on their respective heads and in doing so changed how our future will look in the short-term.