In 2019, before the COVID pandemic hit, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated roughly 18.5 percent of American adults experienced frequent depressive thoughts. A recent survey showed that 23.5 percent of...
Much emphasis has been placed on exercising your body for health and longevity. The U.S. even makes a recommendation of how much exercise you should get each week. Yet, there’s no official national...
Do your knees pop every time you stand up? Do you experience discomfort in your joints when you walk or run? Pain in the joints is common, especially as we age. For some,...
Setting boundaries with the people we love is powerful. It’s also difficult. Yet, this necessary act is ultimately what allows for healthy, loving relationships. What Are Boundaries? Quite simply, they’re the limits and...
Despite what many healthcare practitioners would have you believe, losing your memory or developing mental fog in your forties, fifties, sixties, or even seventies isn’t normal – it’s a sign of trouble. Serious...
It has been said that “recycling turns things into other things, which is like magic.” In the U.S., we need to work more of this magic. These statistics from the Environmental Protection Agency...
Did you know the Earth is like a giant battery? The surface of the Earth has an electrical charge (a negative one). Since this natural, electrical energy comes from the ground, electrical...
Eating seasonally is a popular concept among the sustainability-minded. Followers of this eating style say that consuming in season produce isn’t only more nutritious, but is also better for the economy, environment, and...
You’ve probably heard the saying, “Sitting is the new smoking.” Okay, so sitting isn’t exactly like smoking (smoking is much worse). However, like smoking, prolonged sitting is a major health risk for...
How many hours a day do you sit? How often do you slouch in a chair or sofa? How long have you had pain in your back? Standard health checks may include your...
