Tip for Today: Controlled Breathing Exercise
Posted June 5, 2008 at 08:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton
Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, tip for today
Stress control can provide both mental and physical benefits. Try this simple, yet effective breathing technique the next time you need to unwind and clear your mind.
To begin, sit upright in a comfortable position. Close your eyes and focus on…
Tip for Today: Have a Sense of Humor!
Posted April 21, 2008 at 09:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton
Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, tip for today
By the age of 35, most adults smile or laugh only 15 times a day. Lighten up! Some studies have shown having a good sense of humor can add up to EIGHT years to your life!
Tip for Today: Have You Laughed Today?
Posted April 20, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Lindsay Hutton
Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, tip for today
Have you ever noticed how people who laugh a lot tend to “glow”? There’s a reason for this! Laughing increases oxygen intake, therefore replenishing and invigorating cells. Other benefits to laughing include increased pain threshold, a better immune system, and decreased stress…
Tip for Today: Exercise for Your Emotional Health
Posted April 17, 2008 at 09:00 AM by Lindsay Hutton
Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, tip for today
Losing weight and maintaining a healthy heart are just two of the many reasons exercise is good for the body, but did you know regular exercise can improve your mental well-being too? Emotional benefits of exercise include reduced feelings of anxiety and depression,…
SAD: More than the Winter Blues
Posted February 28, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Courtney Albon
Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, Her News
Most people tread a little lighter when the sun is out, and find it easier to sleep through their alarm when it’s cloudy and cold outside.
The 4-6 percent of the population that suffers from seasonal affective disorder (SAD)…
Health at Every Size: The First Steps
Posted February 26, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Jessica Hale
Section: Her Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Her Motivation
In this new regular column, staff writer Jessica Hale muses on the ins and outs of Health at Every Size - a body-embracing philosophy that aims to empower women and men to embrace their bodies as-is, and celebrate healthy, active and…
HAES: A Healthy New Paradigm
Posted February 21, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Jessica Hale
Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Her Motivation
HAES, or “Health at Every Size” is a body-loving philosophy that has women and men across North America embracing health - in the form of body acceptance, enthusiasm for physical activity and a love of all that life has to…
Five Tips to Stave Off Stress
Posted November 6, 2007 at 09:00 AM by Jamal Walker
Section: Her Health, Her Motivation
Stress is a way you respond to situations and problems that life throws at you on a daily basis. However, stress causes physical as well as mental problems and can result in severe anxiety attacks. The common treatment for stress these…
Make Your Space a Spa
Posted November 5, 2007 at 03:00 PM by Katie Drummond
Section: Her Health, Her Motivation
After an intense run or a long day of errands, there’s nothing quite like a few hours at the spa to unwind and detoxify. Unfortunately, routine spa sessions are hardly practical, both for your day planner and your wallet. The…
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