Give Yourself A Break From Stressful Social Comparisons! A very telling study found that women report involvement with the social media site Pinterest as being stressful. The key stressor here is the social comparison that they find themselves engaging in. There are so many amazing projects to do, crafts to make, and ways to look at life,[…]
… according to Science Finding time to exercise can be challenging, and the most important thing is to squeeze in any amount of it whenever you can. But if you want to optimize your workouts to get the widest range of benefits, you might want to try exercising in the morning. Here’s what the science says about[…]
When we’re ready for a change in our lives — lose some weight, get in shape, organize the family garage — we want it to happen fast. But change takes time, and new habits take a lot of practice before they become routine. In fact, experts agree that it’s rarely a good idea to jump head[…]
Since homework starts as early as kindergarten these days, it’s a good idea to get kids into a rhythm of great homework habits as soon as possible. From ways to help your kids get more organized to giving them ways to minimize and eliminate homework stress, here are some great tips for good homework habits[…]
When You’re Feeling Down We all get in a bit of a rut now and then. You can usually pull yourself out of one with a little self-care. But if feelings of anxiety or sadness regularly cause problems at work or home, talk to your doctor about them. Reach Out Meet a close friend[…]
Why “Safe Spaces” Are Great To Have The world can be a stressful place at times, and it helps to have a few spaces–safe spaces where you can be yourself and let your guard down–to relax and replenish your energy. It’s important to have specific times, places, and groups of people who foster a sense[…]
Exercise, antibiotics, and people-pleasing can be great for you — up to a point. See when enough is enough for these and other things. Exercise You can do a number on your body if you hit the gym too hard. Overuse can damage joints, tendons, ligaments, and even your heart. Women who exercise too[…]
Modern-day research supports much of what ancient philosophers already knew about happiness. Here’s what you should know about the link between good character and happiness. When we talk about happiness in modern life, we are often referring to the feeling we get after the first lick of a delicious ice cream cone or when spending an afternoon[…]
Many years ago, I was a young dietitian doing nutrition counseling at a local rec center. One of my clients was a 40-something dad who really wanted to lose weight. He stopped at Starbucks every day of the week for a pastry, and boy, did we spend a lot of time talking about that. Could[…]
You’re never too young— or too old — to take care of your heart. Preventing heart disease (and all cardiovascular diseases) means making smart choices now that will pay off the rest of your life. Lack of exercise, a poor diet and other unhealthy habits can take their toll over the years. Anyone at[…]