Health & Fitness
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Make Realistic New Year’s Resolutions (and Stick to Them)
The beginning of the new year can be exciting because you get to start over and wipe the slate clean. It can also be stressful because you may feel the need to make some big life changes in the form of New Year’s resolutions. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to change for the better whether that’s losing weight, quitting smoking, or resolving to reduce the stress in your life. Just remember to be realistic about attaining your goals and by this time next year, you may have achieved an amazing goal.
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Stay Energized During the Holidays
This is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but most of us are overwhelmed with parties, shopping, and family obligations that it’s hard to enjoy the holiday season. Even though Christmas Day is almost here, and New Years Eve will follow shortly thereafter, that doesn’t mean you’re any less stressed. It seems the closer we get to the big holidays, the more frazzled we get. Here are some easy tips to give you more energy as you enter the holiday home stretch.
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Stay Fit During the Winter
Winter is here and that means colder temperatures, inclement weather, and not as much daylight. If you usually exercise outdoors, this can be a miserable time of the year. Luckily, there are a lots of indoor options that are fun, burn lots of calories, and you won’t risk getting frostbite.
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What to Eat to Prevent Getting a Cold or the Flu
The foods you eat and your general nutrition plays a big role in your ability to fight off illness. Good nutrition boosts your immune system, giving your body the power to resist viruses like the cold or flu. The vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants you get from food help to protect your body against harmful germs.
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Enjoy Holiday Meals Without Overdoing It
The holidays are a time of merriment and celebration for many. The season offers a chance to gather around a delicious meal, relaxing with friends and family. When faced with all those delectable treats, however, it’s easy to overdo it and end up feeling uncomfortably full or gaining a couple of extra pounds. Here are a few ways to avoid too much stuffing.
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How to Fit in Exercise Even if You Have a Busy Schedule
We all know we need to get some kind of exercise on a regular basis to perform at our best. That even includes job performance. If our bodies are not performing optimally, that affects everything from memory and brain function, to reducing stress and anxiety. Ironically, the more stressed we are at work, and the more long hours we slave away at the office, we convince ourselves that we’re too tired or there’s no time to exercise. Then the cycle starts all over again.
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Don’t Let Your Office Make You Sick
Cold and flu season is upon us, and the office is one of the worst places for germs to spread. Since no one likes to be under the weather, and no one likes that person who comes to work sick as a dog, here are some tips on how to avoid getting the cold or flu this year.
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Stay Fit Even in the Work Place!
Everyone struggles with staying fit and healthy these days, but 8 hour work days in offices or cubicles can make that struggle ten times worse. Neighbors has some suggestions that will not only help you stay fit, you can also avoid long term physical and health issues just by doing these few simple things for a little bit everyday at work.
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Is the Paleo diet right for you?
By now, you’ve probably heard about the Paleo Diet, or you even have a friend who follows it religiously. Even though you may be familiar with it, you may not know much about it. Here is the quick and dirty break down of this popular nutrition plan. Always consult your doctor before beginning a new…
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Vitamin D Spotlight
If you’re like many Americans, you don’t spend enough time outside or, when you do go outside, you use sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher. Though that is good for your skin, it does put you at risk for a Vitamin D deficiency, a.k.a. “hypovitaminosis D”. Over time, this can lead to lower moods, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, cognitive impairment later in life, and even cancer! But don’t worry: Neighbors Emergency Center is here with some simple solutions.