Between the waning daylight hours and colder temps, winter can be a particularly daunting time. Add in the hassle of the holidays and you have a recipe for stress. Stress is common for many, and according to Gallup, 80 percent of Americans experience it daily. When being overwhelmed becomes the norm, symptoms can go unnoticed. […]
Black Friday marks the official start of the holiday season and all the frenzy that goes with it. From long lines at the register to heavy shopping bags, holiday shopping can hurt. And when you’re feeling irritated or aching, it can make for a miserable experience for you and everyone around you. So whether Black […]
Election Day can be an anxious time for many people regardless of their political affiliation. Emotions ride high during this time and can leave us exhausted when it’s over. In fact, many Americans are burned out by politics. Every year the American Psychological Association conducts a survey to study stress across America. Findings were published […]
As the days become shorter, your sleep and waking cycles may be disrupted leaving you feeling sleep deprived and fatigued. Another factor that can impact your quality of sleep is stress. Stress can make it difficult for you to fall asleep and then stay asleep. Lifestyle factors also play a part in how energetic you […]
It’s difficult to fight the hands of time and the aging process, but a healthy lifestyle can slow its progression. Exercise and some simple changes made in daily life, such as becoming more active and eating healthy food, reduce the risk of diabetes in high-risk older people, according to the National Institute on Aging (NIA). […]
Today is Valentine’s Day. But for those not celebrating the romantic holiday there is Single Awareness (or Appreciation) Day. This humorous holiday provides single people with an alternative to Valentine’s Day festivities and shows what solitude has going for it. For example, singles can come and go without worrying about a significant other. A single […]
