What is Menopause? Menopause occurs 12 months after a woman’s last period. Women may feel changes in their bodies leading up to this point in time and this transitional period is known as perimenopause. Perimenopause is when your ovaries decrease …
Read PostIt is National Sleep Awareness Week! With a busy work schedule, children, or social life, sleeping may not be your number one priority. Not only is the number of hours of sleep important, but also the quality of sleep is …
Read PostDid you know that people who eat breakfast tend to be healthier than people who skip their morning meals? According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, people who skip the most important meal of the day are more …
Read PostLiving a healthy lifestyle becomes even more important for better aging. The things we do to keep body and heart healthy—nutritious diet, physical activity, and social connections – also can help promote brain health and wellness. Here are 10 steps …
Read PostNovember is Diabetes Awareness Month; a time to increase awareness of an issue that affects 1 in 11 Americans. If you do not have diabetes, it can be easy to think this month does not apply to you. However, every 21 …
Read PostAugust is National Wellness Month! Although being overwhelmed and stressed is common, it should not be considered normal. Sometimes you can be so overwhelmed, it can be hard to know exactly why. A wellness wheel is something that looks at …
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