By Je Banach The stories we tell play a major role in determining our health and wellness, as individuals and as a collective. Public narratives around chronic illness shape our healthcare system and determine everything from funding for research programs and availability of treatments to protections for the disabled and the day-to-day experiences of those who are ill. Erin Berman, a former…
By Meggen Taylor Let’s face it. Many of us had childhoods that weren’t ideal. The main reason being is that our parents themselves had unresolved emotional issues that they then passed along to us. Now that we are being forced to take a pause in life (whether we like it or not) with the pandemic, an opportunity presents itself to…
By: Shannon Shelton Miller My youngest son’s birthday falls about a week before the start of school, allowing his annual well-child appointment to double as a routine back-to-school checkup. At the end of each visit, I schedule next year’s appointment, place it in the calendar on my phone and forget about it until the pediatrician’s office sends me a reminder…
When we are fully present, we offer our whole selves to whatever it is that we are doing. Our attention, our integrity, and our energy are all focused in the moment and on the task at hand. This is a powerful experience, and when we are in this state, we feel completely alive and invigorated. This kind of aliveness comes…
Your emotional fitness matters as much as the physical kind.
5 Reasons to Practice Mindfulness in 2020 Of all the ancient and modern practices designed to wake us up, why has the simple practice of mindfulness and mindful meditation arrived at the forefront of our cultural sensibility? Why is it taking hold so strongly in our American health care, academic, and business institutions? What makes mindfulness so compelling, grabbing our…
From heat to humidity to pool days, the elements of summer take a toll on our bodies. Here’s what you can do to keep your hair and skin healthy. By Kristin Granero Summer certainly has its perks (among them warm weather, sunny skies and opportunities to hit the beach with family and friends), but with a rise in temperature also comes a…
No more rubbing or irritation, promise.
Everything You Need To Work Out Safely This Summer By Steph Coelho Worried about dealing with heatwaves, high humidity, and powerful UV rays while continuing to exercise? In order to work out safely during summer months, especially if you’ll be outdoors and even wearing a face mask, it’s important to keep cool, stay hydrated, and protect yourself from sun exposure.…
Girl Scouts of America Launches New Media Brand Focused on Women’s Lifestyle and Wellness By Joelle Goldstein CircleAround will provide “a compelling, inspiring and trusted content site” with an emphasis on “the values women share.” The Girl Scouts of America are kicking off their newest venture. The organization announced its plans to launch a standalone, for-profit media brand and online destination called CircleAround.…
