Every weekday at 5:45pm, Allan gives you a tip to help improve your life. It’s WEBE Wellness! It could range from exercise to better sleep to eating healthy. A minute that could help enhance your world.
WEBE Wellness: When To Drink Tea For Better Health
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…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Stay Safe During Tick Season
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…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Gardening For Your Mental Health
Spring is here and your gardening season is about to begin. Aside from creating a sustainable addition to your meals, gardening is good for both your mental and physical health. But why is that? Researchers have been looking into it – and they’ve found there’s something about green environments which help with regular exercise. They…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: How To Become An Early Riser
If you’re a night owl, you probably think you could never be an early bird. Well, there are a few tricks that can turn you into a morning person: First – do it in stages, not at once. Go to bed a 15 minutes earlier each night to reset your internal clock little by little.…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Getting Ready To Walk
Walking gets you where you need to go. But it’s also a great form of exercise. It’s joint-friendly, and it’s a low-intensity way to burn fat and maintain weight. But there are some steps to take before you head out the door for your walk, so you can help prevent injuries. First – make sure…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Grow Your Brain With A Nap
If someone ever gives you a hard time for taking a nap, just tell them you’re making your brain bigger! A new study found that our brains shrink as we age – and taking short naps can help prevent that. But the trick is not to nap for too long – just 15 minutes. The…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Get A Burst Of Energy From Your Freezer
The afternoon rolls around, and you don’t have time for that coffee break pick me up. So instead, head to the office kitchen, and put your head in the freezer! Seriously! It’s a tip from a neuroscientist at the University of California who claims that avoiding caffeine later in the day can keep you up…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: An Unusual Relief For A Sore Throat
If you have a sore throat, relief may be in your refrigerator – pickle juice. An infectious disease specialist says it helps because of the high salt content – up to 5%. And the reason it helps is because it has a higher salt concentration than our bodies, so it helps draw water out of…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Health Benefits Of Hot Vs. Iced Coffee
Some days you have iced coffee, others hot – but for your health, is one better than the other? It turns out, it all depends upon what you’re hoping to achieve. Hot coffee has higher antioxidant levels, which helps lower risks of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. And the smell of freshly brewed hot coffee…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Don’t Eat This Before You Work Out
Food is important to keep your body fueled, and eating shortly after a workout is important to building muscle. But what about eating before a workout? While it’s not wise to work out on an empty stomach, it’s even worse if you eat fried food before it! Fried foods – any kind – is the…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Improving Your Memory
Do you always feel like you’re forgetting things? Names, where you parked, why you walked in the kitchen in the first place! Well, there are some things you may be doing that is ruining your memory. First, make sure you get enough sleep. A lack of sleep can reduce your ability to learn new things.…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Being A Weekend Warrior
You want to exercise – but doing it daily can be such a chore. But maybe you can sit out during the week and just be a weekend warrior – a new study shows exercising only on the weekends can do as much for your health as if you did it every day! To be…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: What To Do When You Don’t Want To Exercise
You know exercise if good for you, but what do you do when you don’t have the energy for it? Here are some tips that professional trainers do when they don’t feel like working out: First, just do a few minutes – a workout doesn’t need to be long to be of benefit – 20…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Healthy Alternatives To Drinking Plain Water
You know that the best thing you can drink is water. But, if you’re bored of water, there are a few other beverages that are nearly as healthy. Topping the list is decaffeinated coffee or tea. Caffeine free is better as it can leave you dehydrated. Coconut water is loaded with electrolytes like potassium and…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Finding Exercise Motivation
You know that some form of regular exercise is good for your health – a longer life, stronger muscles, better posture, improved sleep – but while some can’t wait to get a workout in, others hate to hit the gym. It’s never too late to get moving, you just need the motivation! But where to…… Continue Reading