January is a tough month for many folks. The holidays are over, family gatherings have passed, and it is all about surviving the cold, dark, and grey days. So, what is seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that is related to the changing seasons. And SAD is not just [Read More…]
Tricks to Make a New Habit Stick … Make it Daily. Consistency is key if you want to make a habit stick. Make it Manageable. One step at a time and keep it simple. You can build on your habit later. Form the habit first. Use Reminders. Set an alarm on your phone or use [Read More…]
What does it take? Often times people are held back from taking their health in their own hands because it feels so overwhelming. Here is the thing. Taking SMALL steps consistently can lead to big health gains! What are some small steps you can take today to start improving your health? 1. Take a 15-minute [Read More…]
Sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. If you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night’s sleep, you may have sleep apnea. The Mayo Clinic lists the following as signs and symptoms of sleep apnea: Loud snoring Episodes of when you stop breathing during [Read More…]
Inactivity ▪ Naughty – Santa sits a ton in his workshop, on the sleigh, and listening to children’s Christmas wishes, which can lead to diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and weight gain. ▪ Nice – Sneak in time to walk or jog! Park far from your destination, walk for 30-minutes each day and take 10-minute breaks to [Read More…]
Did you know some holiday drinks can pack as much cholesterol as two fast-food combo meals? This season, remember that it’s not just mashed potatoes, casseroles, or holiday sweets that can get the best of your diet. Holiday drinks can do just as much damage to your waistline and metabolic risks. Consider that to maintain [Read More…]
The Impact of Metabolic Syndrome in the Workplace? You may have heard about metabolic syndrome, a condition that more than 50 million Americans have been diagnosed with, but do you understand what it is and how it is affecting your cost as an employer? What is Metabolic Syndrome? It is a condition that has become [Read More…]
Sleep deprivation is a problem for almost 40% of Americans. Additionally, about 40 million of us suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorders and an additional 20 million of us experience occasional sleep issues. Poor sleep has been linked to depression and anxiety, increased risk for heart disease, metabolic syndrome and cancer, memory issues, reduced immune [Read More…]
Learning what the common triggers for eating too much food are and how to manage them is our best defense against expanding waistlines. Food is an essential element of life that can be one of the most pleasurable. Unfortunately, overeating is now leading to a growing global public health problem. More than two-thirds of all [Read More…]
So oftentimes, clients will say that they are too tired to go for a walk or to workout. However, a good refreshing and mind-clearing walk may be the perfect answer. When determining if you are fatigued, consider that there are two types of fatigue, emotional and physical. What is emotional exhaustion? Emotional exhaustion can occur [Read More…]
