Humidity levels within most homes should hover between -30% to 50%. If the levels are too high, inhabitants could experience issues with mold and mildew. If it’s too low, their health may suffer. Therefore, it’s pretty important to maintain a comfortable humidity level in your home year-round. Generally, indoor humidity is higher in the summer and lower in the winter. If you use one, an air conditioner...
The holiday season is traditionally filled with gifts, and many of us are rushing to finish our shopping or indulging in the post-holiday sales. We want to gift to others and make them feel good. But what about ourselves? Consider a little self-love this holiday. 1. Be Present - Right here, right now. No fear borrowed from an uncertain future. No sorrow brought in from the past. Just this moment right...
What if viewing a certain type of entertainment could enhance our health? Or at least, what if it should be taken seriously as a wellness strategy? Start popping the popcorn as you discover below how watching horror movies may benefit us both physically and mentally. 3 Ways Scary Films Benefit Our Bodies - Whether we grew up watching horror movies with mom and dad or discovered scary films as adults,...
Whew! The year is complete, and we’ve almost stopped spinning in the aftermath of the election and the holidays and everything else that stacked up at the end of the year. After weeks of planning, shopping, cleaning, cooking, scheduling, table-setting, feasting, celebrating and toasting, it might feel like a relief for some of us or a let-down for others. Now we can implement a post-holiday wellness...
We’re shopping for Halloween candy when we hear an unseasonably familiar tune. Hark, can it be true? - “It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas,” blares the loudspeaker above the Halloween costumes and autumn-scented candles. The holiday music season has begun. Is it Grinch-like or Scrooge-ish to want to escape Christmas music? Not according to some experts, who say we might actually benefit by...
This pandemic has begun to take its toll, that's for sure. But what happens when a family member tests positive? What can we do? The task of caring for someone with COVID-19 in the home can take the pandemic to a whole new level of stress. There's more to this than caring for someone with the flu. How do you keep from getting infected or keep from passing the virus along when you venture out for needed...
It’s the latest craze among the burned out and overwhelmed, with numerous headlines praising its benefits. The idea behind it seems sound: unplug and take some quiet time to counterbalance all that stimulation and instant gratification we’ve been programmed to seek out. But does a “dopamine fast” really reset your brain? - What Is a Dopamine Fast? - The “-dopamine fast-” started in San Francisco and...
Hot flashes, sudden -episodes- of intense warmth, blushing and sweating, are one the most recognized hallmarks of menopause. And they make some people truly miserable. In the most severe cases, hot flashes can affect quality of life as they may cause sleep disturbances, anxiety and depression, says -The North American Menopause Society. There are treatments for hot flashes, but many are not successful...
When trying to get healthy, most people start with the basics, such as eating better, exercising and getting a full night’s sleep. The problem? Many ignore and even deprioritize the one healthy habit that could transform their lives and improve their well-being: spending time with friends and family. That’s right. Socialization offers -substantial health benefits. An active social life boosts mental...
Fresh air, sunshine and green space can do a lot for our health and well-being, says a brand new study. With demanding jobs and the distractions of indoor hobbies, like watching Netflix and scrolling through social media, it's easy to forget just how great it feels to step outside. Whether it's a long hike on the weekend or a few minutes each day strolling through a local park, immersing ourselves...