Wellness

Gravy boats, giving and time off. This truly is the most wonderful time of the year, at least until resolution season rears its ugly head.

Did you ever have a stress ball? I did. I would pick it up every now and then, but it never really seemed to alleviate much stress.

Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety are often not addressed in the workplace until there’s a crisis. Interventions and practices that promote good mental health in the workplace can include:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a record number of deaths during the 2017-2018 flu season, with the death toll reaching more than 80,000 people in the United States alone. It is important to get a flu vaccine because:

Digital screen use may be causing negative effects on reading comprehension, attention, memory and cognitive capabilities. When screen reading, the habit is to skim, thereby reducing the time allocated to get the general gist of the content.

Flu season is knocking on our door: Will you answer?

Procrastination: we’ve all dealt with it at some point. But did you know it goes deeper than just putting off a task? In our minds, each task falls into one of four categories: expectancy, value, time or impulsivity. Or in layman’s terms, we don’t care, we’re not getting the wanted results, our time is too valuable, or we’re just downright impulsive.

Uh oh. A new study has some scary implications for our reliance on cellphones, tablets and computer screens. Those blue-tinged displays could lead to serious eye problems – maybe even blindness.

Workplace success used to depend on spending 40+ years climbing the corporate ladder or having connections. While those tactics are still around, a more sound approach is working to develop emotional intelligence.

I sit in my office with phones and internet down. Staff has scattered to coffee shops, and our provider cannot service us until tomorrow. I feel anxious, angry and out of touch. Disconnected is distressing.

International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held annually on Aug. 31 to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of drug-related deaths. It spreads the message that the tragedy of overdose death is preventable.

Millions of people suffer from mental health disorders, afraid to speak on the shame and stigma that comes with it. Atlanta native Shanti Das’ mission is to openly discuss mental illness, including education about treatment, support and care, and dismantle the stigmas through her initiative, Silence The Shame.

I’m a workaholic, so self-care tends to fall after family and client commitments.

Is stress lurking around your office environment? If so, take 10 minutes to host a team stretch break and let everyone know why it’s important.

As someone who is currently covered in mosquito bites from hiking in the woods, I am desperate to find the best ways to repel these pests. Here are some of my favorite tried-and-true products.

An estimated 29 million Americans have type 1 (T1D) or type 2 (T2D) diabetes. Both share warning signs, including increased hunger, thirst and frequent urination. Here’s a breakdown of their differences:

I love to travel, especially for food. Some of my most memorable meals have been in Charleston, Chicago, Fiji, Finland, Montreal, Italy, NYC, San Francisco and Vancouver. When the news of Anthony Bourdain’s passing hit, I was stunned.

While paid vacation time has become an expected workplace perk, new research shows Americans are not always using it. In 2017, Americans gave up 705 million vacation days and forfeited 212 million – meaning they couldn’t be rolled over or paid out – equating to $62 million in lost benefits.

While others head to the beach, the women at Camp Divas X are headed to summer camp. More than just your typical arts-and-crafts experience, the week-long program from C.H.O.I.C.E.S (The Center Helping Obesity in Children End Successfully) is designed to help girls ages 10-15 with BMI’s over 26.

I’m not one for routine. Other than work there isn’t much in my life that’s conventional. Running a PR agency you get accustomed to that pretty early on. I realized quickly my day never goes as planned and I’m always ready for a crisis or change at a moment’s notice.

Therapy can be used in a variety of ways. Sometimes therapy is used to reach a goal; other times it’s used to achieve a life change or as a way to discover who you are at your core. Counseling is a tool to use as you wish, and your therapist is there to guide and assist in the process.

I recently had the pleasure of attending a small tasting event at BRASH Coffee where we sampled Teaney , a product line designed to not just react to, but to help prevent the risk of catastrophic disease. The line, created by former oncology researcher Anna Russ, combines honey with full plants to maximize health benefits. No steeping required!

Wellbeing is central to the Pinewood Forest mission, so it’s only fitting that the innovative Piedmont Wellness Center at Pinewood Forest is its first public building to break ground.

Professional networking is necessary for individuals and small businesses to get a foot in the door. In-person networking is effective for making connections. Nearly 100% of people surveyed by HubSpot said face-to-face meetings are essential for long-term business relationships.

It may not replace a visit with a doctor, but the free app Ada may help you get an assessment of your health. Use it to check symptoms you are experiencing by answering interactive questions about your condition.

Activated charcoal may not actually cure everything, but it’s currently one of the hottest health and beauty ingredients. Made from heated coconut shells and available as a powder or pill, it binds to toxins and flushes them out.

The battle of the bulge gets tricky when traveling. But there’s no need to ditch your routine and compromise your exercise plan when you’re on the road.

If the chaos of holiday preparations is beginning to consume you, take some time out to decrease your stress. Here are three tips for reducing holiday blues.

On average, men die six years younger than women due to largely preventable health issues. Thanks to the Movember Foundation, growing a mo can help save your bros. Established in 2003, the foundation’s widely known mustache Movember movement aims to spread awareness and raise funds to tackle men’s health issues like prostate and testicular cancer, poor mental health and more.

Atlanta is starting to see more group fitness studios popping up around the city, and Barry’s Bootcamp is the latest to join the city’s workout scene.