We’re already a 1/4 of the way done with 2024. Some of us may need a vacation more than most. These are the signs to look for that you need a vacation ASAP: If you wake up with headaches, stress may be taking a toll on your body – headaches in the morning may mean…
With the warmer weather getting here, you’re going to want to be out and about and doing things. But are you going to be ready? Here’s some tips on how to get started. First – stand up. Literally – it’s the easiest thing to do to get your body ready – and immediately upon standing,…
If you head to social media, you may see a lot of influencers saying to skip coffee in the morning and drink lemon water instead. They say it will do everything from boost metabolism, break down, fat, and detox your body. Unfortunately, there’s no medical science to back any of that up. So, should you…
When you exercise you’re probably either listening to music or watching TV during cardio. But instead, you should be exercising your brain and doing some learning. Specifically learning another language. Learning a new language is harder as we age, but new studies show that it’s easier to learn a new language while exercising. When our…
A good night’s sleep is important for our overall health. How much sleep we need varies – but the bottom line is that we need it every night! A few nights of sleep loss can lead to deterioration of both your physical as well as mental well-being. And just one night of bad sleep creates…
If you regularly work out, congratulations! It’s not the easiest thing in the world but keep at it! However, just because you’re exercising regularly, are you getting everything out of it that you should be? There’s a chance you may need to change it up. Some signs to look out for: Constantly feeling sluggish. Yes,…
With spring break around the corner, if you’re planning to travel by air soon, make sure you don’t eat or drink any of these before you hop on the plane: Salty food – because of the dry air on the plane, many of us get dehydrated, but adding in a snack with a lot of…
If you want a longer, healthier life, you should exercise. But if you say you can’t find the time, that’s simply not true. To extend your life, all you need is just two minutes of exercise per day. Scientists spent years tracking people on Fitbit – and the study found that people who got 15…
Many of us start the day with coffee or take a coffee break during the day, but coffee isn’t for everyone. Plenty of people like to drink tea instead. But what time you drink tea is important – and no, I’m not talking about traditional English teatime or even late at night if you’re worried…
We’ve been hearing that this tick season is going to be a bad one in Connecticut. But that’s actually our own fault. If anything, it’s people season for the ticks! Because the weather is nice and we’re spending more time outside, venturing further into woodland and beach areas, we’re really encroaching on their territory. But…