Wellness Articles

As we get older, our bodies and our nutrition needs change. At some point, we expect the fine lines and wrinkles to show up. And while we may not always welcome them, those little gray hairs that begin to appear are usually no surprise. But as you age, you may notice some other changes in…

Autumn is at our doorstep! Soon, we'll be waving those long, lazy summer days goodbye so we can start winding down into the cooler, darker, shorter days of fall. It's tempting to think that it's only the weather that shifts. But in reality, the transition of seasons has a profound impact on the health and…

"It was the best of times. It was the worst of times." This famous line from Charles Dickens was originally written to kick off his 1859 famous novel A Tale of Two Cities. But it's safe to say that it could also describe today. On one hand, we’ve endured countless challenges recently within our world,…

Even though the calendar might tell you that summer is coming to an end, Mother Nature hasn’t finished dishing out the last of her toasty days in 2021. So as we round the final corner of the summer of 2021, here are 4 simple ways you can keep yourself protected from the summer’s last rays…

With the long, sunny summer days officially here many of us may turn to outdoor activities to get some extra rays. While we all know that getting outside is a great way to increase your daily activity, did you know that getting regular sun exposure has some serious health-promoting benefits? That’s right – soaking in…

Holidays are a welcomed break from the normal humdrum of life – but sometimes, what you thought was going to be a break actually causes more anxiety or stress. While there’s often a lot of pressure for festivities to be all about fun, the holiday aftermath can leave you feeling tired, drained, and in search…

Have you ever been at a social event and your best friend or spouse had something stuck in their teeth? It’s suuuuuuperrrr noticeable, but you don’t want to embarrass them by pointing it out in front of everyone. So, you try and discretely let them know by giving them a little nudge or making eye…

Remember the days of playing hide and seek, tag, or hopscotch? Exercise seemed to be such a natural part of most of our childhoods. But for many of us, as we got older, we swapped out kickball for an iPhone and jump rope for Netflix. But now you have a family, and you want to…

There’s nothing like filling your lungs with a big gulp of fresh air. But for many, breathing easy doesn’t come so, well, easily – especially during springtime. Pollen, mold, and the changing weather create the perfect storm for poor air quality. And if you have environmental allergies or breathing conditions, like asthma, it can be…