WELL-BEING Pregnancy is a time of big changes in a woman’s body. As hormones shift and the body works to nourish the baby, a number of uncomfortable symptoms can arise. One of the most common is nausea and vomiting, commonly called morning sickness. Fortunately, many women find some relief with some diet and lifestyle changes. […]
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WELL-BEING Make the most of your benefit plan, especially during open enrollment periods. Here are money-saving tips from HighRoads, a benefits management company. *Get your plan materials.Some companies are giving you a Summary Plan Description online, via mobile apps, as well as on paper. It’s good to know how you can access this information during
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HEALTHY EATING When it comes to eating right, it’s easy to get frustrated. It seems there’s always a new diet in the news, telling you to avoid certain foods or only eat certain things. How do you know what works and what’s just a fad? Every five years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issues new
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WELL-BEING Why wait to create a new you? Live your best life now. This advice comes from researchers at Washington University: *Learn something new.Take a class in a subject you enjoy or are curious about. Check your community colleges for noncredit continuing education classes. Rekindle your love of learning. *Volunteer.It’s good for your physical and
BE FIT So you want to be physically active, but something is holding you back. Figure out what’s standing in your way, and then clear a path because you can make regular physical activity part of your life, says the government’s Weight-control Information Network (WIN). Excuse #1: I’m too busy to exercise because I have
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MEDICAL NEWS A stroke can impact a person’s life in many ways. If you are caring for someone who recently had a stroke, you may be overwhelmed. With more than 7 million stroke survivors living today, you’re not alone. You can make life after a stroke a little easier for yourself and your loved one
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SELF-CARE CORNER Lifestyle changes-such as getting more exercise, time in nature, or helping others-can be as effective as drugs or counseling to treat an array of mental illnesses, according to the American Psychological Association. Dr. Roger Walsh of the University of California, Irvine’s College of Medicine said helpful “therapeutic lifestyle changes,” or TLCs, include exercise,
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FAMILY LIFE Chores are a part of daily life for families. And, the way they are divided can have a big impact on your family relationships. A survey by the Pew Research Center found that sharing household chores was among the top three things that make a marriage work. This can be easier said than
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WELL-BEING What do a lawn mower, a motorcycle, and a music player have in common? They can all cause permanent hearing loss. Many people assume that only extremely loud sounds, such as gunshots, can damage the ears. But any loud noise, such as power tools, headphones turned up too loud, lawn equipment, or a concert,
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WELL-BEING You’ve heard the saying, “You’re born with two ears, but only one mouth.” According to the Society for Human Resource Management, being a good listener has many advantages at work and at home. You can come up with better ideas, work with others more easily, and connect with people more deeply. So how is
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