Every weekday at 4:45pm, Allan gives you a tip to help improve your life. It’s WEBE Wellness! It could range from exercise to better sleep to eating healthy. A minute that could help enhance your world.
WEBE Wellness: Get Off The Phone To Lower Blood Pressure
If you’d like to lower your blood pressure, it could be as simple as not answering the phone. Being on the phone for 30 minutes a week can increase blood pressure by 12% – and that’s not from one phone call – that’s all the calls in total. And it doesn’t have anything to do…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Taking A Mental Health Break From Work
We’re only halfway through February, but are you already feeling burned out and feel like you need time off already? Not just for a vacation, since deciding to take time off work can be a challenge, but to do it for mental health reasons makes it all that harder. Taking a sabbatical has been shown…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Making Memory Improvements
As we age, we may find ourselves becoming more forgetful. The good news, is that there are steps you can take now to help keep your brain healthy and your memory strong: Follow a healthy diet – fruits, veggies, whole grains, fish, healthy fats all have nutrients like antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids that boost…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Bad Eating Habits To Break
It’s tough to break bad habits. And those revolving around food can be especially hard to break. But there are some we do daily that you should avoid, because it can be really harming your health: Don’t skip breakfast – it’s one of our worst habits – and you end up overeating the rest of…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Tips For Sleep Trouble
Have you been getting by on just 5 or 6 hours of sleep? It’s possible, as nearly a third of us aren’t getting the recommended 7+ hours we need per night. A lack of sleep will affect your waking hours – in the short-term, a loss of attention span, poor decision-making, fatigue, and irritability are…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Living Optimistically
When times are tough, it’s a challenge to remain positive. But if you can do it – you might live longer. A new study found that optimism can add years to your life. This study lasted over two decades! They asked a lot of questions over the years of 160,000 people – and the ones…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: How Learning A New Language Improves Your Brain
As we age, so do our brains – but there is a way to help keep our brains younger – learning a second language. Two recent studies looked at individuals who could at least understand a second language, and those who were most fluent did much better on cognitive tests. Scientists believe those who can…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Simple Daily Steps For A Longer Life
If you want to add years to your life, all you need is five minutes. And this comes from an expert on longevity! A few quick things to do every day to extend your life starts with habit stacking. This is where you add something positive to what you’re already doing, like practicing mindfulness while…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: How Old You Are Vs. How Old You Feel
There are two things – how old you are and how old you feel. And for most of us, we don’t feel our age. A new study shows that we think or feel we’re about 20% younger than we are. Meaning a 30-year-old feels 24; a 40-year-old feels like they’re in their early 30s; and…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: The Secret To Looking Younger
This is the week for new year’s resolutions – and one of them for all of us should be to stay hydrated. It’s important for your overall health, and a new study has found it’ll help you live longer – those who don’t drink enough water have a 20% shorter life expectancy! But, before you…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Pick Up The Pace!
You already know exercise is good for you – and high-intensity interval training is even better. Simply put, you do more in less time for a better workout. But what about when it comes to walking? After all, it’s the most common form of exercise – how can you be doing more with a daily…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: How To Resist Looking At Your Phone First Thing In The Morning
Think back to when you woke up this morning, did you immediately reach for your phone? It’s not a good habit to begin the day immediately scrolling – but there are a few tips that can help you break the habit: First – use an actual alarm clock! Most of us use our phones, but…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: How Much Sleep Is Perfect?
Think back to last night – did you get enough sleep? Did you get that magic number of hours that you need – and, really, what is that number? Well researchers have the answer – seven hours is the perfect amount for mental health. If you’re between the ages of 38 and 73, you want…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: The Health Pros And Cons Of Drinking Coffee
Are you a regular coffee drinker? If so, it’s probably affecting your health – both positively and negatively at the same time. Coffee drinkers get more steps in each day than non-coffee drinkers. But, by staying more active, they’re also getting less sleep overall. The caffeine gets you moving – about 1,000 more steps per…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Can You Have Too Much Free Time?
We all look forward to having free time – especially as we head into the weekend. But you either feel like you don’t have enough free time, or you have too much, and you become bored. But is having one better than the other? According to a new study, people are happier when they have…… Continue Reading