by Sue Robbins | Mar 24, 2021 | Wellness
Recent research shows that people are more likely to take “microbreaks” at work on days when they’re tired — but that’s not a bad thing. The researchers found microbreaks seem to help tired employees bounce back from their...
by Sue Robbins | Mar 3, 2021 | Wellness
Exercise can change how crucial portions of our brain communicate as we age, improving aspects of thinking and remembering, according to a fascinating new study of aging brains and aerobic workouts. The study, which involved older African-Americans,...
by Sue Robbins | Feb 24, 2021 | Wellness
Since COVID-19 arrived in our lives, there’s been a lot of chatter about whether we should be taking supplementary vitamin D to help prevent or even treat it. The vitamin – also referred to as the sunshine vitamin because our bodies make it when we’re exposed...
by Sue Robbins | Feb 21, 2021 | Wellness
“Computer glasses” are a booming category, thanks to increased screen time, but scientists say they don’t do much. Jennifer Lopez is wearing them, Kylie Jenner and Rashida Jones are promoting them, and Drew Barrymore is selling them. Blue-light glasses are shaping up...
by Sue Robbins | Feb 14, 2021 | Wellness
A healthy cardiovascular system is high on the list of benefits that come from an active lifestyle. You’re not just strengthening your heart, you’re also supporting a healthy blood and oxygen flow, keeping blood pressure and cholesterol levels down, reducing insulin...
by Sue Robbins | Feb 2, 2021 | Wellness
High blood pressure is a dangerous condition that can damage your heart. It affects one in three people in the US and 1 billion people worldwide (1, 2). If left uncontrolled, high blood pressure raises your risk of heart disease and stroke. But there’s good news....
