Health & Wellness

  • Tips For How to Deal With Financial Stress & Mental Health

    Dealing with financial stress is a shared experience for most people, whether it’s managing your daily expenses or planning for the future. Budgeting, managing debt, and coming up against unexpected costs can culminate in you feeling overwhelmed at any time of the year, but it’s particularly common around holiday seasons.
  • Benefits of Stress Management: Managing Stress During the Holidays

    The holiday season brings joy, happiness, and sometimes…stress. It can be overwhelming juggling family, friends, and work while trying to find the perfect gifts for everyone. Scheduling in some much-needed "me time" can increase the benefits of stress management. Managing stress during the holidays can help calm you down and even re-energize you so that you can get everything you need done, happily.
  • How Does Physical Activity Improve Mental Health?

    As we’re approaching World Mental Health Day, recognized each year on October 10th, now’s the perfect time to learn how physical activity and mental health are inherently linked. Being active is one of the most effective methods for managing and improving mental health. It keeps your mind and body in balance with one another. From improving your mood to safeguarding your cognitive function, consistent physical activity can have lasting benefits now and as you get older.
  • How to Beat Winter Fatigue Syndrome

    You might’ve heard of seasonal affective disorder (commonly referred to as SAD or the winter blues), but what about winter fatigue syndrome? While considered a part of SAD, winter fatigue is a very real struggle for millions of people each year. Fewer hours of sunlight, colder weather, and other seasonal factors culminate in feelings of exhaustion that go beyond just needing another cup of coffee throughout the day. Fortunately, learning how to beat winter fatigue is possible and can be done with a few simple lifestyle adjustments that support your overall well-being.
  • Stay at Home Mom Burnout Symptoms and Finding Relief

    Stay at home mom burnout symptoms are usually caused by over exhaustion, leaving stay at home moms (or stay at home dads) stressed, tired, and overwhelmed. Burnout usually occurs when the burden of stress exceeds the personal resources needed to handle it effectively. The signs of mom burnout can vary, but often involve sleepless nights, muscle pain, and emotional duress.
  • How Does Stress Affect Your Musculoskeletal System?

    Stress is something we all experience on a daily basis and is impossible to completely avoid. Whether it’s an approaching deadline at work, juggling a hectic schedule, or experiencing pain from an injury, stress levels ebb and flow constantly. Have you noticed that when your stress levels are elevated, you might experience more physical ailments like headaches, muscle tension, or neck soreness? Those are all symptoms that answer the question, “How does stress affect your musculoskeletal system?”
  • Understanding the Difference Between a Tension Headache vs Migraine

    Head pain is a super common ailment experienced by people around the globe each year. In fact, more than 42 million adults in the United States alone report experiencing migraines or extreme headaches1. But how can you tell whether you’re having a migraine vs tension headache? While they’re two of the most common types of headaches and can seem similar at first, there’s a difference between migraine and tension headache pain that makes it easier to manage symptoms.
  • How to Fix Burnout Long Term

    Have you found yourself completely drained from an activity you perform regularly? It’s not just normal fatigue, it could be burnout. Burnout is a common and ongoing issue that can affect anyone, regardless of where you spend your time. Whether it’s at home, work, school, or any other commitments, burnout can creep in and take a toll on your mental and physical health. It's important to address burnout not just as a temporary setback but as a condition that requires a long-term solution.

  • GAD: Natural Generalized Anxiety Disorder Treatment Options

    Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a chronic condition characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about various aspects of daily life. It’s a common condition, with anxiety disorders affecting an estimated 40 million adults in the United States each year1. While traditional GAD treatment options like medication and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) may be effective, many people seek natural alternatives to manage their symptoms.
  • How to Keep Your Brain Healthy As You Age

    Learning how to keep your brain healthy as you age is vitally important to your overall health as well as preserving autonomy as much as possible. This June, as we observe Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, we want to shine a spotlight on the importance of cognitive well-being and its impact on your future. Whether you're looking to prevent cognitive decline or just enjoy keeping a sharp mind, there are numerous approaches you can take.

  • How To Fix Mental Exhaustion Long-Term

    Mental exhaustion can significantly impact your quality of life and overall well-being. It's more than just feeling tired after a long day — it's a persistent combination of the state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that can make even simple tasks feel overwhelming. Left unchecked, mental exhaustion can lead to burnout, a state of chronic stress with the potential for serious negative effects on your health. However, by recognizing the signs and using a few coping mechanisms, you can learn how to recover from mental exhaustion and make it a feeling of the past.
  • How to Improve Memory As You Get Older

    Aging happens to all of us and it’s no secret that as you age, you may experience changes in your memory. You might not remember things as easily as you used to or have to work a little harder to recall certain facts. The good news is these negative changes aren’t always permanent. There are several memory improvement strategies that can help improve cognitive function now and over time.