Going to college for the first time can be an overwhelming experience, both for students and their parents. Aside from leaving home and pursuing an education in a totally new setting, packing for such a journey can be stressful as well. One simple way to relieve stress is to get organized. Make two lists, one for [...]
The Best Vacation Spots for Sleep No one is getting any good sleep these days. Our lives are so busy. We cram as much into every second of every day as possible. By the time we get to crawl under the covers, we can't get our mind to slow down to the same pace as our [...]
No matter what season it is, there is always a reason to celebrate. Often, we find ourselves celebrating in ways that are not very healthy for us, and sometimes, not healthy at all. Warm summer months have us enjoying the weather with fruity, ice-cold beverages and plenty of meals and deserts with fresh vegetables and fruits. [...]
The way you sleep at night has a lot to do with the way you feel the next day. Not only is the amount of sleep you get important, but also the position that you sleep in, or your sleep posture. How many times have you spent all day bemoaning a stiff neck because you "slept [...]
Now that summer is here, the kids are playing outside, going to summer camp, visiting the grandparents, or playing video games. No matter how kids spend their time this summer, it's important that they don't return to school having forgotten all they learned the school year before. Studies show that kids can lose one month of [...]
There are more than 40 million Americans who suffer from some kind of sleep disorder. Not getting a full night's rest may not seem like a big deal, but without an adequate number of sleep hours our bodies begin to show signs of distress, and some can be deadly. There are over 70 different types of [...]
When seeking a healthier lifestyle the major topic nowadays seems to be essential oils. While some see them as just a passing trend, the uses for essential oils are almost endless. You can use them to improve your mood, your health, and to clean your home. People have actually been enjoying the benefits of essential oils [...]
Yoga postures are not as hard as you think. You bend a little, stretch a little. Do the best you can. It's that simple. The benefits reach far and wide, from mental issues and anxiety problems to physical ailments. It has a noticeable effect on all parts of the human existence. Yoga postures consist of a [...]
Growing old ain't for wimps. No matter how well we take care of ourselves throughout our lives, things seem to fall apart for some seniors in the so-called golden years. One hassle we might face as we age? Restless sleep. Not necessarily because we worry about whether our grandkids are going to get their acts together, and certainly [...]
The Screen is an inescapable reality of modern life. Devices are ubiquitous at home, at school, at work, and at play: weekdays and weekends; 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The benefits are undeniable. Screens connect us with entertainment, information, and other human beings. Those benefits come at a cost, though. And more than [...]
