As a mom of three, one being a boy, superheroes are a part of our daily family conversations. Our favorite conversation begins with the question, “If you could have a superpower, what would you choose?” My son says “super strength” so he can rescue people when they are in danger and fight bad guys. My … Continue reading A message to the healthcare frontline: You are a superhero
Your whole life you’ve been told to “eat your veggies.” As it turns out, mom and dad were right. Long gone are the days you nudge your broccoli to the edge of the plate with a sour pout. Today, that expression takes on a whole new meaning. The number of people shifting away from the … Continue reading Plant-based diet 101: What to consider before going vegetarian or vegan
Did you know that increased levels of stress can cause your body to release certain hormones? These hormones can temporarily raise your blood pressure by narrowing the size of your arteries and causing your heart to beat faster. Though stress alone has not been linked to long-term blood pressure elevation, reacting to stress in unhealthy ways … Continue reading Stress and high blood pressure: What’s the connection?
If you’re working from home, you may find yourself sitting more often than you’re used to. Now is the perfect time for bodyweight exercises to have a spotlight moment in your life. The great news is that an amazing and challenging workout at home is possible with no equipment at all! My personal favorites and … Continue reading 30 minute at-home bodyweight workout routine
It is highly likely that you have heard the words “I’m bored” just a few times over the last couple of weeks. As more time goes by, the days may seem to have become even longer, and many parents feel challenged to get creative with ways to fill the extra time. Not to worry, we’ve come … Continue reading 21 activities to entertain your kids at home
Most of the time, a visit to the doctor’s office begins with a temperature check, a step onto the scale and an assessment of your blood pressure. But outside of your regular doctor’s visits, how often do you think about these key indicators of your health? As you seek to stay well at home — … Continue reading Monitoring your blood pressure at home
Working from home certainly has its perks but it can also come with a few drawbacks, like poor posture, muscle pain and increased stress. Fortunately, these are all things that a little massage therapy can successfully address. The following self-massage techniques can be performed at home to enhance your physical and mental well-being. The only … Continue reading 9 self-massage exercises to relieve work-from-home stiffness
We’ve all been encouraged to stay home to help slow the spread of COVID-19. But a concerning new trend has risen amongst emergency care physicians and cardiologists. Hospitals across the country are seeing fewer patients with heart attack symptoms — not because fewer heart attacks are occurring, but because when they do, people are delaying seeking … Continue reading Why you can’t ignore heart attack symptoms
Extra time to spare during the day can lead you to hibernate on the couch and binge watch your favorite shows while eating a gallon of ice cream. Extra time can also inspire you to do everything from organize your pantry to write a book. If you’re bored at home and wondering what to do, … Continue reading Bored? Ways to use your free time for good
If things in your household have been a bit stressful lately, rest assured that you’re not in this alone. Everyone is at least a little bit out of their normal routine, if not a lot. In these times, it’s so important to take good care of yourself and your family. A major part of that … Continue reading Why childhood vaccinations and check-ups matter
