According to the CDC, approximately 5 million people are treated yearly for skin cancer. This number could be much lower if people took the time to wear sunscreen daily, throughout the year. Most people tend to think it is only necessary to wear sunscreen during the summer, sunny months. Many people …
Intermittent Fasting – Is It A Healthy Choice For You?
Intermittent fasting (IF) has been a big topic in health and wellness for a while now, but there are some things to consider before trying it yourself! First off - what is it? IF is an eating pattern based on extending your normal fasting time (time between your last meal and first meal the next …
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How Does Exercise Affect Sleep?
Is it just me or does anyone notice they sleep better when they’ve gotten a good workout in that day? The more I move around throughout the day, and especially if I’ve had a good gym session, the better I seem to sleep. This has even been enough to get me to the gym on the days when I want to the …
Why Talking is A Good Thing
Calling all my chatty-cathy's and oversharers--you're welcome here!! Self-disclosure is actually super beneficial. Believe it or not, we tend to talk about ourselves 40% of the time. It's not a bad thing though, that's just how normal, casual conversations go. Disclosing information about yourself …
Intuitive Eating 101
We've all heard the term "follow your intuition". Growing up, my mom used to always tell me to trust my gut. If something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. Maybe you've been told something similar. But did you know that your intuition can also guide your eating habits? Story time: I used to …
All or Nothing
Have you ever skipped a workout or pushed exercising off to the next day? Well, I think when it comes to being active, most people imagine that a successful workout requires going all out for hours and lots, and lots of sweat. Believe it or not, this all-or-nothing mindset is holding you back. When …
Diary Of A Healthy Kid
Most people have some sort of experience keeping a diary or journal, or have at least read “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” or “Dear Dumb Diary” in their youth. It can be fun to write about your annoying coworker, doodle smiley faces in the margins, or cringe at old entries about your middle school crush. …
A Nighttime Routine That Will Have You Sleeping Like a Baby
Sleep is easily just as important as exercise and a good diet, but many of us struggle with some aspect of sleep. Whether it be falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up, most of us don't get high-quality sleep that leaves us feeling well-rested. Going to the doctor is always an option, but …
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