Wellness
A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, says your walking pace matters. The research found that walking at an “average” or “normal” speed of two to three miles an hour was linked to a 15-percent lower risk of type-two diabetes and a “brisk” and “striding” speed doubled that percentage. Studies have […]
The day Sarah Ezekiel found an old VHS tape from the 1990s, she thought it was just a sweet home movie of her changing her daughter But deep in that eight-second clip was something priceless — the sound of her real voice. Sarah was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) in 2000 and lost the […]
According to the CDC, 49-percent of us had a lofty goal of losing 20 pounds before summer arrived. At one to two pounds a week, that plan takes up to ten weeks. If you didn’t reach your goal, the CDC says all isn’t lost. The agency says you could turn your summer plan into a […]
People don’t necessarily need to rack up ten-thousand steps a day to have a positive impact on health. In fact, that number came from a 1960s marketing campaign in Japan. A new study out Wednesday in The Lancet found walking seven-thousand steps can get the job done, leading to an almost 50-percent reduced risk of […]
Arlington, Virginia is America’s fittest city for the eighth year in a row. That’s according to the annual American Fitness Index put out by the American College of Sports Medicine and Elevance Health Foundation, which ranks the country’s 100 most populous cities on metrics like trail miles, bike lanes, obesity rates and vegetable consumption. Washington, […]
When life feels heavy, journaling has always been a soft place for me to land. It’s been one of my most consistent tools during times of transition, grief, burnout, and uncertainty, probably since my early 20s. Putting your thoughts on paper and giving shape to emotions can be deeply therapeutic. And while journaling doesn’t solve everything, it can create space for clarity and healing.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) typically impacts people during the winter months. However, studies show that seasonal depression isn’t limited to just one time of the year. While it’s less common, summertime seasonal depression is very real and thankfully, there are effective ways to ward off summertime SAD and look forward to brighter days ahead.
The “Anxiety” singer has created an online safe space for her fans with anxiety, depression, and other mental health struggles.
As much as many of us may not want to admit it, self-doubt is something we all experience. Whether you’re stepping into a new role, starting a new business, or just trying to navigate day-to-day life, it’s that small voice that questions your worth, your abilities, and your decisions—and often at the most inopportune times.
Success is a word that carries so much weight. From the time we’re young, we’re taught that success looks a certain way—climbing the corporate ladder, earning a steady paycheck, getting married, having kids, buying a house, and securing a retirement plan.
Ash Wednesday is a profoundly significant day in the Christian faith, reminding believers of their mortality, the need for repentance, and the transformative power of God's mercy.
Traditionally lasting for 40 days, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and concludes on Holy Saturday, excluding Sundays.
