What Is Anxiety Disorder? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 19.1% of adults in the United States are living with an anxiety disorder. We all get anxious occasionally. When we are faced with situations that we feel make us powerless, we may panic and become anxious. Anxiety is normal for anyone…
With the coronavirus outbreak, the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) suggests strengthening our immune system to fight off infections. One of the best ways to do this is through regular exercise, regardless of your age. Regular exercise allows the immune cells to perform at their best, reduce stress, increase blood flow, and…
Regular exercise undoubtedly yields huge benefits for everyone’s health. Health experts recommend getting at least 150 minutes of exercise a week. When you spread this over 7 days, that makes around 21.5 minutes of exercise every day. You can easily achieve this within the comfort of your home. Here are no-equipment exercises that you…
You’ve probably heard it as a kid while racing downstairs to catch the bus, or maybe on a billboard advertising a new fast food item. It’s a saying that’s been passed down to us from the time we’re old enough to eat solids. But even if it is just a kitschy idiom, is there some…
For the dedicated entrepreneur, maintaining physical health can feel more like a chore than a relief. After all, you may feel like you’ve already gone through an intense workout after a full day of leading, managing, creating, and securing your business plans. Taking extra time out of your day to lift weights or meal prep…
So, you’re feeling stressed. The good news is that it’s completely normal. Arguably too normal? Based on a survey distributed in 2017, around 45% of Americans frequently experience symptoms of stress, with another 35% reporting occasional symptoms. Those are some scary percentages if your understanding of stress is entirely negative. But is there a silver…
Fun in the sun doesn’t always stay fun, does it? A few hours of lazily drinking in warm, soothing rays of sunshine can turn ugly when you don’t protect your skin, and the damage can go far beyond a bad rash. So, if you’ve ever woken up to seared, sun-damaged skin and thought “Yeah, I’m…
You probably don’t remember when you first learned that pet ownership was a thing, but let’s attempt to recapture the magic of that moment. In front of you is a small creature (or maybe a large one) with scales or feathers or fur that does absolutely nothing but just kinda… be there. And you’re told…
To the disappointment of tea drinkers and soda enthusiasts everywhere, today we’re discussing one of the most profitable and versatile caffeinated beverages on the planet. Take a minute to breathe it in– the rich, earthy scent of beans, the silky smoothness of fresh cream, the tangy bitterness of espresso. That’s right folks, today we’re talking…
Let’s start off with some friendly banter: how are you feeling today? A little jazzed from that coffee you drank? A little motivated? A little lonely? Maybe a little bit of everything? Scientists continue to find that our emotions play a much larger role in our physical wellness than we ever thought. Brain function,…