February 2025

Type 2 diabetes is a condition that affects about one in every ten Americans. The body won't be able to make insulin naturally anymore, and blood sugar levels won't be kept in balance. A better understanding of diabetes can help you take control and manage it. Insulin Resistance Stage 1 is often the starting point of type 2 diabetes. The body starts resisting insulin, which leads to your pancreas compensating by producing more. Right now, there aren't any symptoms, but with lifestyle changes or medication, your blood sugar levels can return to normal. Prediabetes Begins After insulin resistance begins, if nothing changes in the lifestyle, then blood sugar levels start to skyrocket. If unchecked, this becomes prediabetes, which can

You wake up and immediately check your phone. Then, you eat, and scroll some more. Then you sleep, wake up and do it all over again. Is this you? Did you know too much screen time messes with focus, sleep and even relationships. Plus, it takes on average 23min to regain focus after being distracted by notifications. You're wasting time. Digital detoxing is becoming popular because it puts your life back on track in a tangible way. Here's how to unplug. What Is a Digital Detox A digital detox just means taking a break from screens. It could be for an hour, a day, even a week if you're brave. It’s not about quitting tech forever. It's

Midweek slumps can leave you feeling drained, but Wellness Wednesday is the perfect opportunity to reset and recharge. A little self-care can go a long way in boosting your energy, reducing stress, and improving overall well-being. Whether you need a mental refresh or a physical boost, these nine Wellness Wednesday ideas will help you feel rejuvenated and ready to take on the rest of the week. 1. Office Stretching Sessions—Loosen Up and Refresh! Sitting all day? Stretch it out! Short stretching breaks improve posture, relieve muscle tension, and boost circulation. Just a few minutes of movement can reduce stiffness and refresh both the body and mind. Whether it’s a guided session or quick solo stretches, your body

Forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku, has gained traction as a powerful method for enhancing mental and physical well-being. By intentionally creating a connection between oneself and nature, we can foster a sense of peace, relaxation, and groundedness within ourselves and our environment. This practice has proved to have a natural healing power that even science can’t refute. What is Forest Bathing? Forest bathing is a Japanese tradition that encourages immersing oneself in nature, engaging all five senses, to create a deeper connection with nature and the environment around us. Scientifically speaking, this practice has many health benefits, such as alleviating stress, boosting creativity, and enhancing immune function. The Biophilia Hypothesis The biophilia hypothesis suggests that humans have an innate connection with

We live in a world that worships hustle culture, where slowing down feels like failure. But what if the secret to happiness isn’t doing more, but feeling more? Slow living is about savoring small joys, being present, and letting go of the need to rush. It’s not about quitting life—it’s about experiencing it fully. Ready to slow down and truly live? Let’s begin. Wake Up Like a Poet Mornings don’t have to feel like a mad dash to responsibility. Instead of rushing, wake up slowly, intentionally, with curiosity. Let the first sip of coffee be an experience, not a habit. Take a moment to breathe before diving in. When you greet the day with presence instead of

As we settle into a new year, we may already have noticed a lag in our health and wellness goals for 2025. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, these goals can become hard to maintain as there are many things fighting for our attention. However, this static way of life doesn’t necessarily serve us, and the only way to ensure a happier life in 2025 is to embrace a few game-changing health and wellness practices. 1. Culinary Therapy Instead of thinking about healthy eating as the dreaded diet that never works, consider it in a larger sense by combining cooking classes or meal preparation with social interaction and wellness to create a unique experience. You