Your workday is over! But if that doesn’t excite you, there’s a few easy things you can do to further improve your mood and, best of all, it’s free! Send a message to someone you haven’t spoken too in a while – even if it’s a meme, reconnecting with a friend is always a mood…
Maybe you’ve heard that to make a new habit stick, you’ve got to stick with it for 21 days. But if you’re on Day 20, you may have to keep going a bit longer. Researchers found that the magic 21 number isn’t based on any scientific fact, because other factors are at play, like what…
Do you have trouble getting up in the morning? Are you a notorious hitter of the snooze button? Well hitting it once is okay, but any more than that and your entire day will be thrown off. A little beauty rest is okay, but a new study shows staying in bed 14 minutes after that…
Right before you head to the bedroom every night, you probably (hopefully) brush your teeth. But, if you have trouble falling asleep, consider doing that earlier. Taking a long time to fall asleep may have something to do with your pre-bed routine. And you may need to change it up. Even if you start dozing…
If you’ve put on a few unwanted pounds this winter, now’s the time to start thinking about getting ready for the spring and summer. Experts have a lot of different ways you can burn calories and lose weight – but this is a list of the easiest ones to do! First – sleep more! Sleeping…
In a new study of the most caffeinated states in the country, Connecticut is right in the middle at #27 – not too much, not too little – just enough. And that’s where we want to be, because while an occasional cup of coffee is good for you – there’s antioxidants and the caffeine helps…
If you’re looking forward to this weekend so you can sleep in, there’s good news – it might save your life! A new study found people who slept an hour longer on weekends versus weekdays had lower rates of heart disease. Heart attack and stroke risk decreased compared to those who woke up at their…
Over the last few years, we’ve all had to adjust at work – one of the biggest being office meetings. We’ve all become Zoom experts, you’ve got to have the right camera so people can see you, and when someone goes dark on Zoom but still is part of the meeting, you might think they’re…
Even though the days are slowly beginning to get longer, with more cold and potential snow on the way, you might be feeling the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder. But believe it or not, there may be help – a cup of coffee. Changes in both light and weather makes us feel more anxious, it’s…
In the U.S., one out of every four deaths are caused by heart disease. Staying active and getting exercise will help against risk for cardiovascular disease, but there are some diet tricks that can help – including eating one type of food three times a day. Whole grains. A new study over the last 18…