How Regular Fitness Helps Reduce Workplace Stress and Improve Wellbeing
Excessive stress can interfere with your employees’ physical and emotional health, which in turn can have a significant effect on their productivity and drive.
The Quiet Power of Checking In With Yourself
Some Days Feel Heavy Without an Obvious Reason You wake up, answer emails, attend meetings, finish your tasks, and move through the day as usual. Everything looks normal from the outside, but internally you might feel distracted, overwhelmed, exhausted, or simply “off.” Many of us are quick to check our phones, calendars, or notifications, yet […]
5 Wellbeing Program Metrics That Help Employees Thrive and Organizations Succeed
Measure What Matters in Workplace Wellbeing A successful wellness program is about more than counting steps or completing challenges. It is about creating healthier habits, encouraging meaningful connections, and helping employees feel their best every day. For employees, tracking progress can provide motivation and celebrate personal achievements. For employers, wellness metrics reveal valuable insights into […]
4 Keys to Emotional Wellbeing: Simple Habits to Build a Healthier Mind
Emotional wellbeing influences how we think, feel, cope with challenges, and connect with others. While many people assume emotional health is something we either have or don’t have, research suggests it can be strengthened through intentional practice. According to neuroscientist Richard Davidson, founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, emotional […]
Importance of Health and Exercise for the Middle-Aged
Staying active often feels effortless in our teens and twenties. Whether it was walking across a college campus, participating in sports, or spending time outdoors with friends, physical activity was naturally built into daily life. As we move into our thirties, forties, and beyond, maintaining health requires more intention. Changes in metabolism, muscle mass, energy […]
Aerobic Training With or Without Resistance Tied to Reduced Blood Pressure
Aerobic exercise, resistance training, and high-intensity interval training may all help adults with hypertension lower blood pressure, according to a review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The findings highlight an important message for long-term health: consistent movement can play a powerful role in managing blood pressure and supporting heart health. Picture credits: […]
Exercise, Nutrition-Based Prehabilitation Programs Beneficial for Surgical Patients
Preparing for surgery often focuses on the procedure itself, but what patients do before surgery can also make a meaningful difference in recovery. New research suggests that exercise and nutrition-based prehabilitation programs may help surgical patients recover faster, reduce complications, and spend less time in the hospital. Picture credits: Envato Elements How Prehabilitation Supports Surgical […]
Weight Loss How to Fight ‘Middle-Age Spread’
Why Middle-Age Weight Gain Happens Many adults notice gradual weight gain in midlife, often called “middle-age spread.” In the U.S., it’s common to gain weight between the 20s and 40s as metabolism slows with age while appetite and eating habits often stay the same. Over time, body composition can shift too. Midlife weight gain is […]
Sports Injuries Worse During An Athlete’s Period, Study Says
Key Takeaways Sports injuries tend to be more severe if they occur during a female athlete’s period Athletes may take up to three times longer to recover from injuries that occur during menstruation Low estrogen, iron loss, and inflammation may help explain longer recovery times Sports injuries sustained by female athletes may be more severe […]
How to Head Off Tendon Trouble
Key Takeaways Tendon injuries can start silently and worsen over time if not treated early. Proper rest plus well-timed movement can support recovery and help prevent long-term damage. Prevention matters because human tendons tend to scar rather than fully regenerate. Tendon pain often begins quietly. You might feel mild stiffness after workouts, soreness at a […]