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: 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: Taking A Mental Health Break From Work
Now that we’re a few months into the year, 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…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Why You Shouldn’t Skip Breakfast
You know the adage – breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But it’s not just a saying – a new study has revealed just how true it really is! Adults who skip breakfast don’t simply miss out on a lot, but it’ll affect their choices for the rest of the day. No…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: When To Exercise For Better Sleep
If you want a healthier lifestyle, you need to exercise regularly, as well as plenty of rest and recovery. Sleep is a pillar of health, and we need enough so that we’re not irritable, groggy, and are able to exercise efficiently. And regular exercise is important so that we sleep better. But when’s the best…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Stick With It To Form New Habits
Maybe you’ve heard that to make a new habit stick, you’ve got to stick with it for 21 days. But if you’re on Day 20, you may have to keep going a bit longer. Researchers found that the magic 21 number isn’t based on any scientific fact, because other factors are at play, like what…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Live Longer With Art
If you’d like to live longer, there’s now an easy way to do it. Just embrace your inner artist. Neurologists at Johns Hopkins University and Google teamed up and discovered you can live 10 years longer if you spend 45 minutes a day doing some kind of art that you enjoy. And art isn’t simply…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Add Years To Your Life With Coffee
You wake up and have coffee, you take a break in the middle of the day to go get coffee, you might even have some after a fancy dinner – and all of it could be adding YEARS to your life! A new study shows that two to three cups of coffee a day lowers…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Why You Should Take A Nap This Weekend
Are you still feeling off because of the time change and the random weather changes? Well, this weekend may be the best weekend to take a nap. There are a few reasons why napping is actually good for our health: First, it can recharge your brain. Studies show that napping improves our memory, and people…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Does The Food Sniff Test Actually Work?
Have you ever grabbed leftovers from the fridge and smelled it to make sure it was good to eat? Well, it turns out that really doesn’t work. Food scientists say there’s no way to tell if food is safe to eat based on smell – only if the quality has decreased. For instance, milk may…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Flat Vs. Carbonated Water – Which Is Healthier?
You already know drinking water is important to maintain health and hydration. But if you prefer sparkling to flat water, it might be damaging your teeth! Carbonated water is just as hydrating, but the fizzy water may not be giving you a nutrient you need. Carbonated water doesn’t have the fluoride that tap water has.…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Go Online To Eat Healthier
You want to eat healthier, but sometimes that’s easier said than done. But it’s doable – and it may be as simple as just not going to the store! A new study shows that those who bought their groceries online spent a lot less on junk food than when they shopped in person. And it…… 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: Relaxing At The Gym
When you hear the word exercise, you think about working out in the gym, running, or other strenuous activities. But what’s the hot new trend in exercise? Doing nothing and not breaking a sweat! A new report shows that many gyms are offering mellow workout classes. Gentle workouts are in demand – like meditation and…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Do This In The Morning For More Energy Through The Day
If you want a bit more energy during the day, there’s a few things you can do each morning to help out the rest of the day: First things first – even before you get out of bed, take ten deep breaths. Closing your eyes and focusing on breathing can help you start the day…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: For A Longer Life, It’s Time To Get Moving!
If you want to live longer, sitting behind a desk or behind the wheel all day isn’t helping – you need daily movement! And it doesn’t require an expensive gym membership – you can start simple and add more movement right into your everyday life! Some tips to help get your moving: Keep your shoes…… Continue Reading