Wellness Blog
Making Use of Wellness Programs Across Remote Teams
Remote working has been a complicated experience for many during the pandemic. Some have found it a welcome break from their old office routines, and others have found it disruptive. As it drags on, people whose initial reaction was positive
Eating Right to Lower Blood Pressure
In today's busy world, eating well and maintaining a healthy weight can be challenging. With the convenience of high sodium, fast food, and limited time to cook at home, people are becoming more unhealthy, and high blood pressure is on
Hypertension and Blood Pressure awareness (American Heart Month)
February has come, and that means it’s American Heart Month! This month is all about learning about your heart health and what you can do to improve and manage it. Heart health is something to take seriously, and one thing that
Managing Post-Covid Anxiety When Returning to the Workplace
After more than a year of working from home, many people are trading in their Zoom meetings and sweatpants for morning meetings in the conference room and office gossip at the water cooler. As Covid vaccines and treatments become more
5 Pillars of Stress Management
Stress is your body’s natural reaction to physically, emotionally, and mentally challenging events. Stress can affect your life in many different ways. It can lead to high blood pressure, heightened emotions, or even a change in your mindset. Stress is
Healthy Comforting Stews to Make This Winter
In these long, cold winter months, it's easy to get overwhelmed with the dreary days and the long nights. It can be challenging to eat healthy foods and keep active. A salad isn't the most appetizing meal on a snowy
Starting a Gym Routine? Here are the Gym Bag Essentials You Need
New Year’s resolution or not, starting a gym routine can be a challenge. You may not feel like you have the time, money, or energy to make going to the gym a regular habit, but it just takes some motivation
Fat Loss 101
Obesity is a serious global and American health challenge. Even if you're just carrying a few extra pounds (particularly around your middle) being overweight can cause serious health problems and quality of life issues. Are you ready to make a change?
Top 5 Health and Wellness Trends for 2022
Health and wellness trends come and go, and some are more impactful than others. During the past year, many health and wellness trends have proven to be long-lasting while others fizzled out. Whatever the case, MyLifeWell is here to give
Your Guide to Setting – and Sticking – to New Year’s Resolutions
We’ve all been there — it’s the end of the year and we’re starting to imagine what the next one will look like, personally and professionally. So what do you do? You make a New Year’s resolution list. Tough to
How to Pick the Best Running Shoes
The New York Times outlines how running is good for our health because it can keep us fit, lean and athletic. It is a very convenient sport because we can run almost anywhere, anytime we want, and it can be done alone
How to Tone Specific Body Parts: Don’t Start With Exercise
Are you on a quest to tone your muscles and lose weight? If so, you’ve probably heard the myth that you can spot reduce fat on certain areas of your body. But if you’re trying to “spot tone” and aren’t
4 Amazing Benefits of Exercise on the Brain
Everyone knows that exercise is good for your body. It keeps you lean and healthy. But did you know exercise is good for your brain, too? There are extensive studies on the benefits of exercise on the brain — and
What Is a Detox Retreat?
Worn out? Feeling less than your best? Find yourself losing focus at work and in your personal life? If you said no to all three, take a moment to congratulate yourself. The world’s being what it’s been, and you must have
Food and Mood: The Best 7 Foods That Improve Mood
What should I eat when I'm feeling sad? Many of us are guilty of reaching for a sweet treat to boost our mood in the short term. Unfortunately, diets high in refined sugars cause issues in the long term. They
What is Intermittent Fasting?
Intermittent Fasting 101 Intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular over recent years, both as a way to lose weight and as a general tonic for improving one's health. Its roots are ancient: Hippocrates, one of the founders of Western medicine, is