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The bathroom is the space where most people start and end their day. You wake up, brush your teeth, and get ready for the work day. At the end of the night, the bathroom is the space where you might apply a face mask or serum before bed. If you work from home, the bathroom … Continued
2023 is here! With all the festivities and frivolity often comes moments of reflection: what do you resolve to change for the better in the new year? Every year, millions upon millions of Americans make New Year’s resolutions to eat better, exercise more, and become more organized, among many other goals. However, one study estimates an 8% success … Continued
World Mental Health Day is observed on October 10 each year, offering a time to raise awareness around efforts that support mental health. World Mental Health Day stems back to 1992, when the World Federation for Mental Health started a global advocacy and awareness program that focused on mental health. In 1994, at the suggestion … Continued
The first Friday of March, also known as the National Day of Unplugging (NDU), is a rare opportunity to step away from being digitally connected to the point of distraction. It’s a day to put away the smartphone long enough to reconnect with others, with nature, and with yourself. The National Day of Unplugging is essentially an awareness … Continued
2021 has been a terrible year for seasonal allergies. This isn’t just anecdotal; it’s allergist confirmed. And allergies aren’t just a spring and summer problem — they’re also an issue during ragweed season in the fall and winter. The vast majority of individuals have experienced that itchy, hazy feeling multiple times throughout the year. Eyes become … Continued
We spend a quarter to a third of our lives doing it. Yet many of us don’t really focus on how to do it well. The activity? Sleeping! Some folks absolutely love to sleep. Actress Mindy Kaling quipped, “There is no sunrise so beautiful that it is worth waking me up to see it.” Others view … Continued
The past year and a half has certainly taken its toll on the vast majority of individuals around the world. Managing the stress and uncertainty that comes with a global pandemic has caused many to feel anxious, depressed, and much lonelier than they did before 2020. For those who are typically more social, it has … Continued
After a stressful year, mindfulness meditation has never been more popular or more necessary. The popular meditation app Headspace even has a show on Netflix, titled the Headspace Guide to Meditation, demonstrating the popularity of meditation over the past year. Meditating helps us recharge physically and mentally, reduces stress, and helps keep our bodies healthy. … Continued
In urban areas across the country, bike culture is more robust than ever. Roughly 870,000 people report commuting by bicycle—many of them young and urban residents—according to the U.S. Census. Countless more travel by bike to visit friends, do chores, and to get some fresh air and exercise. In fact, national bicycle ridership grew 40 percent between … Continued
Exercise is more important than ever this year, as many of us are spending more time at home in front of the computer and less time outside commuting to and from work. Throughout 2020, cities and states have increasingly tightened restrictions surrounding gyms and fitness centers to limit the spread of COVID-19. While some residential … Continued