The final work week of summer is over! But if you found yourself stressed out, here’s some ways to wind down as we head into the weekend. First, make sure you say goodbye to work – log out of your e-mail and any work apps this weekend, turn off your computer if you need to.…
Good news for early birds! The best way to lose weight is to exercise early in the morning – between 7 and 9am. After looking at exercise habits, a new study shows those who work out in the morning tend to have slimmer waists, and a lower BMI. Plus, they eat fewer calories overall and…
You’ve heard it before – “Never go to bed angry.” There’s actually some scientific truth to that old adage – and it’s not just conflict issues you may have with a significant other or member of your household. A new study shows if you can resolve issues sooner, or at least start to talk about…
Did you get everything done at work today you needed to? Are there any timewasters that you’re guilty of? Here are the most common work timewasters that are easily avoided: First – don’t respond to e-mails right away. Each e-mail message is an interruption on whatever you’re working on – you must stop, respond, then…
You ever feel like it’s getting harder than ever to remember important info – or even what you need to get at the grocery store? Just because it’s easy to put things down in the Notes app on your iPhone, if you really want to remember things – use the old tried-and-true method of writing…
The weekend is finally here! Your workweek is over, and you put 40 hours in – but if you worked more than that, it could have a negative effect on your health. Working too much increases your risk of stroke or heart attack – more than 55 hours a week increases risk by 35%. Plus,…
You know the benefits of exercise – it raises metabolism, it helps burn calories – and that’s after the workout is over to. But for how long? A new study shows it’s a bit longer than you might think – two full days! The study looked at those who don’t regularly work out and are…
We should be suspicious of TikTok remedies – but when an expert backs it up, you start to take notice. Someone online claims you can cure migraine headaches by soaking your feet in hot water. They say the hotter, the better – and a doctor in Maryland who specializes in acute and chronic pain agrees.…
Sitting in traffic is a way of life – and while that probably aggravates you, a new study shows that when traffic is moving freely, believe it or not, commuting could be good for our mental health! During the pandemic, experts found that for many who worked from home, they missed commuting – and it…
If the heat wave kept you from you’re usual run outside, don’t worry if you must stop and walk occasionally. In fact, it’s good for you! Whether your goal is to build distance or conserve energy for the long haul, plenty of runners take walk breaks. It lets you recover without having to lose time,…