If so, you may be putting your health at risk… We spend 50 to 55 percent of our waking hours sitting, research suggests. As we get older, we linger even more in our chairs. And although sitting may seem harmless, too much seat-time could be bad for your health. “Bottoms” up! A sedentary life raises [...]
Finding the right childcare setting for your baby or young child can seem overwhelming. As a parent, you want to ensure that your child is safe and happy in a childcare environment that is fun, educational, and nurturing. Here are some tips on how to do that. Consider your child and family About 70 percent [...]
Shift work often means staying awake during the late night and early morning, leading to big-time fatigue. The National Sleep Foundation suggests how to beat fatigue and improve alertness during shift work: Avoid working extended hours. If your job and boss allow, take a short nap during your shift. As much as possible, be in [...]
Creative activities outside of work may help boost your job performance, a new study suggests. Personal endeavors after-hours help employees recover from on-the-job demands and improve skills such as problem-solving, the researchers report in the April 17 issue of the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology. Researchers surveyed 341 employees across the United States, asking [...]
Moderately intense activities are good for your health. These are activities that make you feel some exertion but are mild enough that you can comfortably carry on a conversation while doing them. Examples include walking briskly from your parked car to the mall entrance and taking your dog for a quick jog after dinner. Other [...]
Does your lunch just happen? Is it often a last-minute decision of where to eat and whether or not you want fries with your burger? If so, maybe it's time to show lunch a little more respect. Experts agree—lunch is an important meal. Be sure to include foods with a mix of nutrients that will [...]
Money worries are among the most common sources of personal and family stress. Living with too much of any kind of pressure on a daily basis can take an emotional and physical toll, contributing to sleepless nights, backaches, or headaches or, over time, even life-threatening diseases, such as high blood pressure or heart disease. Whether [...]
Don't let cold temperatures or rain deter you from your walking routine this fall and winter. Take the following weather-related precautions, and a change in the weather won't tempt you to skip your workout. If you're new to exercise, be sure to check with your doctor before beginning a new program. Cold weather Dress in [...]
Move, stretch, take breaks—does that sound like a workout? Does it sound like work? The office may seem like an odd place to work out, but you spend most of your day there. Exercise can keep you healthy, make you more productive and head off workplace injuries. Even short bursts of movement count. Keep on [...]
Stress puts you at risk for heart disease and other illnesses. Chronic or prolonged stress also causes your body to work harder to correct DNA damage that could develop into cancer. The saving grace from these unwelcome health effects? Vacation. One study found that people had fewer physical complaints and better mood and sleep quality [...]