Wellness

As the holidays end, millions of Americans are giving up alcohol for Dry January.

Flu season has already started and two top physicians from St. David’s Health Care suggest protecting yourself from the virus. Stat.

Everyone knows to call 911 in an emergency.

Scoring more than a dozen Amazon five-star reviews, the new memoir by agency owner Chris Schroder also earned this shout-out from Atlanta PR and media expert Mitch Leff: “If you’re bald, worried about getting bald, are married to a bald man, or just looking for a fun book to read this summer, check out “Headscape” the new book from Chris Schroder.

A CEO’s best hair day was in seventh grade.He then proceeds to lose it – in more ways than one.

There are nearly 20 million veterans in the U.S.

If you haven’t already set a resolution for 2022, you might want to consider walking more.

Millions of people worldwide suffer from facial damage due to cancer, burns or genetics.

August is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Awareness Month and a great reminder to have children’s vision checked.

If you are thinking about sprucing up your home, office or new home office, consider adding a few plants.

You’re allowed to sit and enjoy your time in a restaurant once again — finally — but you might not want to just eat out.

In stressful times, it can be hard to focus on day-to-day tasks, much less big ideas.

Self-isolation is beneficial in stopping the spread of COVID-19, but for the millions working through mental health concerns, limited resources have only amplified the daily stress and fear that they already are feeling.

Over 64 million Americans – about 1 in 5 – live in multigenerational households.

From avoiding public places, to self-isolation, the coronavirus pandemic puts a lot of demands on us.

You can’t clip in at Flywheel or hit the mat at CorePower Yoga at the moment, but that doesn’t mean workout routines must halt. Try a virtual workout instead.

For many of us, the pandemic is causing stress, sleep cycle disruptions and mounting mental and physical issues. 

Setting aside time for your well-being is essential to your health. With the 24-hour news cycle inundating our minds, here are some ideas to create an oasis for yourself.

Looking for a way to kick-start the new year? Consider a juice cleanse. Experts say juice cleanses provide the body with a safe and effective way to rid itself of toxins, infuse doses of vitamins and nutrients, aid in digestion and potentially boost overall health.

Taking your contacts out every night is more important than you think. With over 45 million contact lens-wearers across the nation, it’s important to be educated about corneal ulcers.

On any given day during the holidays, homemade pastries, white chocolate and sugar cookies might be in the break room. So how will you stay healthy during this season of sweet treats?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a record number of deaths during the 2017-2018 flu season, with the death toll reaching more than 80,000 people in the United States alone. It is important to get a flu vaccine because:

Digital screen use may be causing negative effects on reading comprehension, attention, memory and cognitive capabilities. When screen reading, the habit is to skim, thereby reducing the time allocated to get the general gist of the content.

Mental Illness Awareness Week is Oct. 7-13. Eighteen percent of adults in America (43 million people) have a mental health condition according to the report “The State of Mental Health in America 2018.”

As working professionals, we’re all too familiar with the afternoon slump, as productivity and motivation often decline in our post-lunch exhaustion. Most people don’t take naps while at work, but could there be benefits to midday rest?

Whenever someone asks how I’m still so healthy four years into ALS, I answer “Pilates.” That’s an oversimplification – but not by much.

Workplace success used to depend on spending 40+ years climbing the corporate ladder or having connections. While those tactics are still around, a more sound approach is working to develop emotional intelligence.

Is stress lurking around your office environment? If so, take 10 minutes to host a team stretch break and let everyone know why it’s important.

With today’s hurried pace, it’s important to create time to chill out. Meditation can help return the focus that’s often lacking. You don’t even have to go to a retreat. Check out these apps (even for kids) that can help you keep your mind and body tranquil:

I love napping and wish my office had a comfy couch. While there are drawbacks to napping, such as waking up feeling groggy or napping so long that it interferes with your nighttime sleep, there are also some benefits: