Wellness

For many, the pandemic is causing stress, sleep cycle disruptions and mounting mental and physical issues.

Self-isolation is beneficial in stopping the spread of COVID-19, but for the millions working through mental health concerns, limited resources have only amplified the daily stress and fear that they already are feeling.

Given my autoimmune disease, I started sheltering in place two Saturdays ago. I’ve been so busy troubleshooting clients and am now beginning to reflect. Like grief, I’m navigating the five stages of quarantine.

This is a crazy time for all of us. No matter where you are, staying at home can be tough. This can cause a feeling of stress and anxiety, but there are ways to navigate these uncertain times.

As if we need more reasons to stay home (besides keeping people safe from a deadly virus), there are reports of a positive impact on the environment.

With the growing impact of coronavirus (COVID-19), there’s one key phrase everyone has come to know (and maybe hate) – social distancing.

During a crisis, mental and physical health tend to take a backseat.

Coronavirus news is constantly changing, and it can be hard to find the most reliable information.

Although the gravity of the coronavirus as a threat to our health is unclear, taking everyday precautions to reduce the spread of infections in all forms is perpetually beneficial. Here are some unexpected tips to consider.

They say it takes 21 days to create a habit. I’ve heard that a lot, and in my experience, it tends to be true.

Coming up on Sunday, March 8, daylight saving time returns, and it can really throw a wrench into internal body clocks.

Based on decades of research, the Southeast has been called the “Stroke Belt.” A new study expanded on those findings, specifically focusing on where people lived the first three decades of life and its effect on long-term brain health. 

You’ve made it this far and have managed to avoid getting sick, but how do you ensure you’ll stay well for the rest of the dreaded cold and flu season? We have a few tips to keep your immune system happy and healthy.

The National Institute of Mental Health has revealed that anxiety affects 18% of America’s population.

February is American Heart Month, and it goes way beyond Valentine’s Day heart-shaped treats.

CBD is the new it ingredient – touted as helping with anxiety, stress, pain, sleep issues – pretty much anything that plagues us. Does it work?

Recently, I received incredible news. I am in remission.

Whether or not you’ve completed 5Ks or ultra marathons, everyone starts their running journey by saying, “I’m not a runner.”

Developing strong, loving relationships helps all of us better deal with the stress in our lives.

To share motivation and the tools audiences need to make 2020 a year of wellness and renewal, Oprah is set to bring her latest tour to State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Jan. 25. 

We all enter a new year with high hopes and fresh perspectives. For me, I’ve been back at it with serious determination – knocking out lingering items from 2019 and working on planning for 2020, while enforcing new personal and professional boundaries this year.

Love them or hate them, New Year’s resolutions have the potential to set you up for success in the new year, as long as you can keep them.

Help others: Few things improve your mental health more than helping others.

‘Tis the season for indulgence, and with Thanksgiving and Christmas less than a month apart this year, it’s easy to feel the weight of the holiday season.

One of our favorite Atlanta shops, Modern Mystic, received some love in the national spotlight when it was recently included in the hugely popular “Deals and Steals” segment on Good Morning America (GMA).

I lack patience. I’m an instant gratification kind of gal. Whether it’s with work colleagues, family, friends or even everyday life situations – like someone walking too slow, traffic not moving fast enough or even with myself and how quickly I bounce back or deal with something – patience is a life lesson for me.

It’s inevitable – colds and the flu are going to spread during the colder months. They are two of the most common illnesses children and adults pick up.

If you get sick, but aren’t sure if you’re fighting a cold or the flu, there are certain signs and symptoms that can help you differentiate between the two and treat your illness appropriately.

From the time I started my business nearly 24 years ago, I’ve always operated by listening to my gut.

Mental well-being is coming to the forefront as an issue for PR professionals.