Recent years have brought greater public awareness to the nutritional importance of omega-3 fatty acids, but greater awareness doesn’t necessarily mean greater understanding. Here’s a quick primer on this critical compound from the experts at Franciscan Health—as well as some tips and techniques to help you ensure you’re getting your suggested daily intake and to know what a deficiency may look like.
Your heart plays a massive role in overall health and longevity—especially as time goes by and you climb into your golden years. Use these tips and techniques to keep your heart beating strong through every stage of life.
Hope is a cognitive process. It isn’t really the warmhearted emotion we all imagine it to be. To have hope, you must already be in the trenches, working through something truly difficult. You have to experience at least a small bit of despair before you can experience the miracle of hope.
Mind, body and spirit—it’s the overarching motto of Inspiring Women, but it's also a powerful formula for sleeping well and starting off your day on the right foot. Let’s unpack how this simple mantra can help you kick-start and wind down your days with positivity and intention.
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This Christmas, stuff everyone’s stockings without breaking the bank. These gifts can provide plenty of holiday cheer while making your wallet shout with joy over all the money saved.
It doesn’t matter how many calories you count, carbs you cut out or miles you jog if the pounds won’t stay off. This is the case for many women, and it leaves a nagging question: What am I doing wrong?
Maybe you’re a worry wart. Maybe you’re just going through an uncertain season. Whatever the situation, we can find ourselves sometimes consumed by the “what ifs” and “why nots.” Next time you’re tossing and turning in bed or drifting out in thought at work, use these five techniques to overcome worry.
Women are more likely to experience workaholism, and yes, “workaholism” is a real word and a very serious mental health concern. Instead of being unable to control the number of drinks you have at a bar, workaholism makes it difficult to control the number of hours you log at your desk.
Avoid shopping spree guilt by supporting businesses that give back. All of these companies donate items or money every time you purchase something for yourself.
Successfully navigating your twenties is no easy feat. Whether your priority is school, your career, your faith or your family, you’ve got a lot on your plate. So it's no surprise that your health may be on the backburner. While this period of life comes with a set of its own unique challenges, there are certain steps you can take to form good health habits.
Not all vitamins and supplements are created equally. Multivitamins provide essential nutrients, but one does not fit all. Men’s and women’s bodies by design have different nutritional needs. Meaning, if you grab just any vitamin bottle off the shelf, whether you’re a man or woman, you may not be getting the precise fuel your body needs. During certain times in life, only taking a multivitamin may not provide all of the nutrients and minerals your body needs.
Whether you’re trying to avoid the crowds or just pinch a few pennies, your pantry is a treasure trove of dinnertime opportunities. Here’s a few ways to spice up your meals without breaking the bank.
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