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: How Old You Are Vs. How Old You Feel
There are two things – how old you are and how old you feel. And for most of us, we don’t feel our age. A new study shows that we think or feel we’re about 20% younger than we are. Meaning a 30-year-old feels 24; a 40-year-old feels like they’re in their early 30s; and…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Bad Eating Habits To Break
It’s tough to break bad habits. And those revolving around food can be especially hard to break. But there are some we do daily that you should avoid, because it can be really harming your health: Don’t skip breakfast – it’s one of our worst habits – and you end up overeating the rest of…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Tips For Sleep Trouble
Have you been getting by on just 5 or 6 hours of sleep? It’s possible, as nearly a third of us aren’t getting the recommended 7+ hours we need per night. A lack of sleep will affect your waking hours – in the short-term, a loss of attention span, poor decision-making, fatigue, and irritability are…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Living Optimistically
When times are tough, it’s a challenge to remain positive. But if you can do it – you might live longer. A new study found that optimism can add years to your life. This study lasted over two decades! They asked a lot of questions over the years of 160,000 people – and the ones…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: How Learning A New Language Improves Your Brain
As we age, so do our brains – but there is a way to help keep our brains younger – learning a second language. Two recent studies looked at individuals who could at least understand a second language, and those who were most fluent did much better on cognitive tests. Scientists believe those who can…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Simple Daily Steps For A Longer Life
If you want to add years to your life, all you need is five minutes. And this comes from an expert on longevity! A few quick things to do every day to extend your life starts with habit stacking. This is where you add something positive to what you’re already doing, like practicing mindfulness while…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: The Secret To Looking Younger
First week of February and you’ve already forgotten about your new year’s resolution, right? Well, here’s something you can do that’s easy, and can help you look younger. Stay hydrated – that’s the trick. It’s important for your overall health, and a new study has found it’ll help you live longer – those who don’t…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: How To Resist Looking At Your Phone First Thing In The Morning
Think back to when you woke up this morning, did you immediately reach for your phone? It’s not a good habit to begin the day immediately scrolling – but there are a few tips that can help you break the habit: First – use an actual alarm clock! Most of us use our phones, but…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: How Much Sleep Is Perfect?
Think back to last night – did you get enough sleep? Did you get that magic number of hours that you need – and, really, what is that number? Well researchers have the answer – seven hours is the perfect amount for mental health. If you’re between the ages of 38 and 73, you want…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Can You Have Too Much Free Time?
We all look forward to having free time. But you either feel like you don’t have enough free time, or you have too much, and you become bored. But is having one better than the other? According to a new study, people are happier when they have more free time. It’s not surprising, but they…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: The Health Pros And Cons Of Drinking Coffee
Are you a regular coffee drinker? If so, it’s probably affecting your health – both positively and negatively at the same time. Coffee drinkers get more steps in each day than non-coffee drinkers. But, by staying more active, they’re also getting less sleep overall. The caffeine gets you moving – about 1,000 more steps per…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Improve Your Mood…For Free!
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…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Stick With It To Form New Habits
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…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: How Many Times Do You Hit The Snooze Button?
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…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Why You Should Change When You Brush Your Teeth
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…… Continue Reading