Weather forecasters are predicting an especially cold and wet winter this year. That means you’ll need some ways to maintain your fitness while indoors. It’s the perfect time to take up a tai chi practice. Tai chi is a low-impact, gentle form of movement. It can...
Wherever you work – behind a desk, in a grocery store or hospital – stress can accumulate through the day. Come afternoon, you may feel sluggish from hours of sitting, or stressed from other factors at work. A little boost can give you renewed energy...
With travel limited and more people working and attending school online, we see our neighbors now more than many other people in our lives. If you’ve been too busy to get acquainted with them, it’s never too late to start. Positive community connections can be...
With both winter weather and new pandemic restrictions limiting our movements outside the home, indoor activities must take over. Prolonged separation from friends, work colleagues, and extended family can create stress and anxiety that needs somewhere to go, however. Exercise is a necessary stress reliever,...
As COVID-19 disrupted school and work schedules, mothers in heterosexual relationships have been disproportionately affected by the increased hours that their children spend at home during the quarantine. This is in addition to the mental load mothers typically carry already. The “mental load” refers to the...
For those days when you have little time to prepare breakfast, a pre-made meal waiting in the refrigerator is an ideal time-saver. When that quick breakfast is also good for you and contains enough protein to satisfy your hunger for a few hours, even better. A...