5 No-Nonsense Ways to Stay Healthy for Disease Prevention

Currently, in the US, heart disease, lower respiratory infections, and stroke are the top 3 biggest causes of death regardless of age. Additionally,  the risk of dying from cancer and Alzheimer’s disease increases as we age. These diseases can start to become a bigger problem in our 50’s, 60’s and 70’s when we still have [...]

2021-09-01T09:21:00-07:00

How To Be Emotionally Vulnerable

Many of us grew up being told that showing our true emotions is a sign of weakness. Maybe we saw this modeled by caregivers and portrayed by macho heroes in movies. We may avoid expressing our emotions because it feels uncomfortable or scary. We may believe that handling hard situations alone makes us brave. Or [...]

2021-08-30T09:04:00-07:00

How To Fight Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is the illegal act of trapping people using violence, manipulation, or dishonesty. The intended outcome is financial gain. Those who are most vulnerable are often targets of human traffickers. This includes people experiencing poverty, abuse, mental health issues, and low self-esteem. However, trafficking can happen to anyone regardless of age, race, or gender. [...]

2021-08-25T09:51:00-07:00

Four Life-Changing Benefits of Laughter

Hopefully, we’ve all had the chance to experience belly-clutching, tear-jerking laughter. Perhaps we’ve been in a room with friends and the hilarity was so contagious that the laughter turned to silent wheezing. We typically feel great when in these moments. In this article, we explore the emotional, physical, and social benefits of cracking up with [...]

2021-08-23T09:25:00-07:00

How to Eat Well for a Healthy Heart

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the number one killer of most Americans, regardless of race or ethnicity. Approximately 650,000 people die from heart disease every year. That’s approximately 36 deaths per second! It’s no secret that eating well plays a major role in building a healthier body. By [...]

2021-08-18T06:57:00-07:00

Three Tips to Increase Emotional Wellness

What is Emotional Wellbeing? Emotional wellness is the understanding and acknowledgment of our feelings. It includes our ability to successfully manage our emotions and navigate challenges. Emotionally well-adjusted people aren’t necessarily happy all the time. However, they are self-aware and able to shift perspectives to cope with difficulties. Those who experience emotional wellness are self-confident [...]

2021-08-16T09:42:00-07:00

Three Habits to Teach Children for a Healthier Life

Living a healthy life begins with great habits. Learning good habits at an early age allows children to develop positive behaviors. Habits also create a sense of stability and structure in a child’s life. They increase physical and emotional wellbeing by reducing health problems and stress. Below we talk about three healthy habits that will [...]

2021-08-11T09:07:00-07:00

Stop Using the Golden Rule

If there is one thing the majority of humans seem to agree on, it’s the Golden Rule. According to the New World Encyclopedia, it’s the one thing virtually all religions and cultures on the planet have in common. It would seem like we found the one philosophy and moral principle that unites the masses, however, [...]

2021-08-09T13:29:56-07:00

Give Yourself a Break

We often think of compassion as only a one-way street.  A virtue that travels from ourselves toward another. The ability to feel sorrow over another person's suffering, and to express that sorrow in a way that is intended to alleviate that suffering. Unlike pity, compassion does not suggest any feeling of superiority to the suffering [...]

2021-08-06T08:40:00-07:00

Rethinking Financial Wellbeing

Each of us has a relationship with money. It’s a resource we rely on to cover our basic needs and beyond. And though money is a taboo topic for many, we’d like to touch on the subject of financial wellbeing. Financial wellbeing is not just about the amount of money we manage and possess. Rather [...]

2021-08-05T09:00:00-07:00
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