Bottom Line: Have you found yourself tired and drained at the end of each day? It may be easy to grab a second (or tenth?!) coffee or energy drink but boosting your energy level doesn't mean you need to rely on caffeine. Creating smart, healthy habits each day can help increase your energy level, mental focus, and endurance. Why it Matters: When you walk through the grocery store, you may notice dozens of products designed to increase your energy level lining the shelves. Many … [Read more...] about Increasing Your Energy in 2021
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Setting Smart Health Goals in 2021
Bottom Line: Have you ever felt like you were working hard but weren't making any progress towards your goals? You're not alone. Most people feel that way each year around this time. They set goals, take a few action steps, but never seem to accomplish very much. Often the problem isn't a lack of motivation... it's just that they haven't set smart goals. Smart health goals make it easier for you to clarify your thoughts, focus your efforts, use your time to your advantage, and … [Read more...] about Setting Smart Health Goals in 2021
The Impact of Chronic Stress During the Holiday Season
Bottom Line: Stress can actually be a good thing. If a lion were chasing you, an increase in heart rate, muscle tension, and focus would hopefully help you escape unharmed! Thankfully, we don't need to worry about being chased by a lion today. It might be someone cutting you off on the way to pick up your holiday gifts that could put your body into the same fight or flight mode. Remember the last time you saw a car veering into your lane, and your heart rate went through the roof? That is … [Read more...] about The Impact of Chronic Stress During the Holiday Season
Why Does My Neck Hurt?
Bottom Line: Your neck has a tough job. It has to hold up the weight of your head every day... for a lifetime. Holding up 11 pounds may not seem like a lot, but those 7 bones and 25 or so muscles in your neck need to work together correctly for you to move your head around free of pain. Postural changes, sudden injuries, and arthritis are just a few of the primary causes of neck pain. Most of the time, your pain can be traced to a problem with either the muscles, joints, discs, or … [Read more...] about Why Does My Neck Hurt?
How to Get Rid of a Stiff Neck
Bottom Line: Working on computers and staring down at our smartphones for hours each day has left over 20% of us experiencing neck pain over the past few months. A stiff neck is usually the result of postural issues that have tired the neck muscles over time. Weakened, or unbalanced, muscle strength can place additional stress on your spinal joints and lead to changes in how you move, extra pressure on your discs, and pain. Why it Matters: If you are looking down at your digital devices … [Read more...] about How to Get Rid of a Stiff Neck
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