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: Tips For Beating Seasonal Affective Disorder

Now that’s it’s getting colder, and the days are growing shorter, you might start to feel more anxious or sad – and you’re not alone – you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder. And there are some ways to make it a lot easier. First, make sure you keep routines – even just going to bed…… 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: Start To Get Moving

With the warmer weather getting here, you’re going to want to be out and about and doing things. But are you going to be ready? Here’s some tips on how to get started. First – stand up. Literally – it’s the easiest thing to do to get your body ready – and immediately upon standing,…… Continue Reading

WEBE Wellness: Getting Ready To Walk

Walking gets you where you need to go. But it’s also a great form of exercise. It’s joint-friendly, and it’s a low-intensity way to burn fat and maintain weight. But there are some steps to take before you head out the door for your walk, so you can help prevent injuries. First – make sure…… Continue Reading

WEBE Wellness: Finding Exercise Motivation

You know that some form of regular exercise is good for your health – a longer life, stronger muscles, better posture, improved sleep – but while some can’t wait to get a workout in, others hate to hit the gym. It’s never too late to get moving, you just need the motivation! But where to…… Continue Reading

WEBE Wellness: The Ways Walking Helps Your Mental Health

Now that we’ve got a stretch of warm weather, take advantage! Taking daily walks helps you in numerous ways – burning calories, helping with heart health, improving your physical fitness and mobility. But there’s a lot of other ways you probably didn’t even realize a brisk walk can help you mentally: You’ll gain a greater…… Continue Reading

WEBE Wellness: How Much Sleep Is The Perfect Amount?

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: 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: Taking A Mental Health Break From Work

Now that we’re a few months into a year where many of us are fully back at work, there may be a new set of challenges to deal with — the long-term effects of heightened anxiety, depression, stress, and isolation. Deciding to take time off work can be a challenge, but to do it for…… 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: How Much Exercise You’ll Need After A Pumpkin Spice Latte

It’s the season for it – Pumpkin Spice Latte – and there’s a good chance you’ve already had a few. But have you ever wondered how much exercise you need to burn it off? Well, we have the answer! If you get a tall with nonfat milk and no whipped cream – the healthiest version…… 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: How Long Until Exercise Becomes Routine?

Exercise isn’t the most fun thing in the world, and if you’re doing it for weight-loss, it feels like a chore – but like most things, if you keep at it, eventually you’ll start to like it. But how long will that take? For most of us it takes a few months of regular exercise…… Continue Reading

WEBE Wellness: The Art Of Slow Living

Sometimes our lives are so busy, and we get so overwhelmed with activities and events, even beyond our normal work and home routines, that a vacation just won’t do the trick. To avoid getting overtired and burnt out, there’s a new trend online to combat just that – it’s called “slow living.” You’ll find it…… Continue Reading