Healthy Living Blog
Walking: One Step at a Time
While some fitness enthusiasts relentlessly seek out the latest exercise trends, others—especially those who are avoiding gyms and health clubs because of COVID-19—are returning to good, old-fashioned walking to help them feel great and get into shape. Whether enjoying the wonder of nature or the company of a friend (at a safe distance), walking can […]
Preventing Text Neck
Some 83 percent of American adults own cell phones, and three-quarters of them send and receive text messages. Text messaging users send or receive an average of 41.5 messages per day, with the median user sending or receiving 10 texts daily. As technology advances, allowing us to do more tasks on smaller equipment, our bodies […]
Prevent Aches & Pains on Your Next Road Trip
Traveling can be rough on the body. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are opting out of traveling on crowded airplanes and choosing instead to drive to their desired destinations. Whether you are traveling alone, on business or are on your way to a sunny resort with your family, long hours in a car can leave you stressed, […]
Stress-Relief Strategies
Although occasional stress can help improve our focus and performance, living with chronic stress can backfire by causing anxiety, depression and other problems. Months into the global COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that many of us are experiencing higher levels of stress on a regular basis. However, we can better manage our stress by understanding who […]
Make Your Home Workstation Work
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are finding themselves working from home–with very little notice to prepare. Some without a dedicated home office are using coffee tables, recliners, kitchen tables and counters, and any number of other surfaces and locations as makeshift workspaces. All can potentially lead to aches and pain. […]
