Friendship can add years to your life—and improve your health and experiences. For example, in older women, the support of a friend was the most successful predictive factor in lifelong exercise. In a cohort study in Scotland, the number and intensity of friends in childhood predicted the adult health [...]
Written by Christa M., RDN, LD, CHWC Eating is a simple daily act. But do you stop to think about all the reasons you eat? You may be hungry, but you also could be hangry (hungry and angry), bored, stressed, anxious, depressed, focused, lonely, happy, or sad—just to name [...]
Stress serves an important role in our well-being as a way of protecting ourselves from threats—regardless of whether those threats are real or perceived. While our natural stress response is a good thing, it can become problematic when we don't close the stress response cycle, leaving us in a [...]
Depression is a common mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It can cause feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities that were once enjoyable. While there are many treatments available for depression, including medication and therapy, exercise has emerged as an effective [...]
Depression is a common mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It can cause feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities that were once enjoyable. While there are many treatments for depression, including medication and therapy, exercise has emerged as an effective tool [...]
Understanding the different ways your team works Do you know what Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Simone Biles, and Albert Einstein all have in common? They all have neurodivergent minds. People who are neurodivergent have differences in the way their brain works, including strengths or difficulties that differ from those [...]
By Christa M., RDN, LD, CHWC What food we choose to eat matters, but have you considered that nutrition habits can go beyond what we feed our bodies? Positive nutrition habits begin with our relationship and behaviors with food. National Nutrition Month (March) is a perfect [...]
Colorectal cancer (often called colon cancer, for short) is more common and more deadly than you might realize. It’s the fourth most common cancer in the United States, not counting skin cancers. And more than 50,000 people die from colorectal cancer each year. The good news is that colorectal [...]
Healthy personal relationships can provide support and help reduce stress. In addition, studies indicate that people with close friends and family may live longer and experience fewer illnesses. Want to give your relationships a boost? Try the following: Prioritize time with friends and family. Spending time with others can [...]
Doctors are experts on medical care. But you are the expert on yourself and your life. That's why it's important to be an active patient. When you're actively involved in decisions about your care, you can be sure your choices reflect your values and beliefs. 7 ways to become [...]
