WELL-BEING Sleeping late now and then may feel like a luxury. But an inconsistent sleep schedule can throw off your body’s sleep and waking pattern, or circadian rhythm, according to sleep specialists writing in the Harvard Health Letter. Inconsistent cycles can lead to sleepless nights. To get sleep and waking patterns back on track, talk […]
Sleep-Wake Cycle Needs To Be Consistent Read More »
MEDICAL NEWS You may know the basics of heart health that include a healthy diet, exercise, healthy weight, and avoiding tobacco. But, don’t let these major goals overwhelm you. Instead, take small steps each day that add up to big heart-healthy benefits. Say bye-bye to beige and eat the rainbow. Look at your plate’s color
Small Changes Your Heart Will Love Read More »
HEALTHY EATING You can reduce fat and calories without sacrificing taste by swapping out a few ingredients in your favorite recipes, according to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension experts. * Use two egg whites in place of one egg to reduce cholesterol. * Use low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth in your mashed potatoes to add flavor
Smart Recipe Swaps Read More »
FINANCIAL HEALTH Cybercrime is a growing problem as we rely on computers and the Internet more than ever before. Many people regularly shop online, send personal information, and even control appliances or household security over the Internet. Though this offers convenience, it’s important to take steps to keep your information and your family safe from
Smart Ways To Avoid Cybercrime Read More »
WELL-BEING Want to be more productive and happier during the workday? Try taking a short break to text a friend, play Angry Birds, or check Facebook on your smartphone, according to Kansas State University research. Allowing employees to take smartphone microbreaks may be a benefit-rather than a disruption-for businesses. Microbreaks are nonworking-related behaviors during working
Smartphone Break Aids Well-Being Read More »
WELL-BEING Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the number one cause of blindness in older adults. AMD damages central vision, which means things like reading, driving and seeing faces are limited or impossible. There is no cure for AMD, but there are procedures and steps you can take to help save vision. Lower your risk of
Simple Steps To Save Your Sight Read More »
FINANCIAL HEALTH In the U.S., we throw out millions of tons of food each year. Most people have thrown out food that spoiled or was simply never eaten. This harms the environment because it adds up to more waste, and it’s also harmful to your budget. It’s a lot like throwing money in the garbage!
Saving Food, Saving Money Read More »
WELL-BEING Today’s office workers are expected to multitask regularly, often juggling multiple projects and priorities over the course of a day. Studies have shown that the typical employee in an office environment is interrupted up to 6 times per hour, but how does that impact the finished product? “People don’t realize how disruptive interruptions can
Say ‘No’ To Interruptions, ‘Yes’ To Better Work Read More »
SUCCESS OVER STRESS If you’re feeling the effects of stress and anxiety in your life, you may want to look at your use of smartphones, tablets, and TV. A study done by psychologists at the University of Worcester in England says that frequent use of electronic devices could be linked to higher stress levels. If
Screens & Stress A Close Connection Read More »
WELL-BEING What do America’s elder citizens say about living a happy, healthy, and successful life? A Cornell University professor, Karl Pillemer, asked hundreds of seniors and gives their advice in his book 30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans. *Take risks to avoid regret.People in their 70s, 80s, 90s, and
Secrets To A Successful Life Read More »
