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: Why You Shouldn’t Sleep With The TV On
Some of us like sleeping with the TV on, others want it off – and it can cause problems for a couple that can’t agree on which way to go. But a new study shows that those who prefer it off just might be in the right. They scanned the brains of those in the…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: The Worst Day To Take A Mental Health Day
After the last two years, now more than ever, workers are taking more mental health days – it’s a sick day because you’re stressed or overworked, rather than traditionally ill. Taking them when you need them is the best course of action…but if you can plan, Wednesdays might be the one day to avoid when…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: How Feeling “Hangry” Affects You
You’ve known it and I’ve known it, and everyone has known it – but now science has proven it. A new study shows that being “hangry” is a real thing. The word is a combination of hungry and angry – and the study shows that not eating really does make us mad. If we’re craving…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: The Best Time To Go To Bed
You know staying up too late isn’t good for you, but going to bed early may not be either. A new study has narrowed down the perfect time to fall asleep for your heart. Researchers show the sweet spot is between 10 and 11pm. The study found that for those who stay up and go…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Be A Weekend Warrior
If you find it too difficult to exercise during the week, just make sure you don’t relax during the weekend. If you go really hard with your workout on Saturday and Sunday, then Monday through Friday will be covered. A new study looked at “weekend warriors” – and found that whether you spread exercise across…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: The Worst Foods In Your Freezer
Sometimes after a long day, you don’t want to cook, and you grab something from the freezer. While frozen foods are great in a pinch, there’s a few you may want to avoid because of how unhealthy they are. Top of the list – TV Dinners may be fun to make, but they usually are…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Get Off The Phone To Lower Blood Pressure
If you’d like to lower your blood pressure, it could be as simple as not answering the phone. Being on the phone for 30 minutes a week can increase blood pressure by 12% – and that’s not from one phone call – that’s all the calls in total. And it doesn’t have anything to do…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Taking A Mental Health Break From Work
We’re only halfway through February, but are you already feeling burned out and feel like you need time off already? Not just for a vacation, since deciding to take time off work can be a challenge, but to do it for mental health reasons makes it all that harder. Taking a sabbatical has been shown…… Continue Reading
WEBE Wellness: Making Memory Improvements
As we age, we may find ourselves becoming more forgetful. The good news, is that there are steps you can take now to help keep your brain healthy and your memory strong: Follow a healthy diet – fruits, veggies, whole grains, fish, healthy fats all have nutrients like antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids that boost…… 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: 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