Those yellow spots on your eyelids might mean a higher risk of heart disease! Many people visit a dermatologist to remove raised yellow spots from around their eyes, but a new study indicates they should be visiting a cardiologist too! These patches are filled with cholesterol and are called xanthelasmata. Having deposits of cholesterol near…
Good news for the great dads out there! Fatherhood decreases testosterone levels & decreases risk of prostate cancer. In a study released by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States, testosterone levels dropped in men caring for children. In fact, men more actively involved in child care (changing diapers, feeding,…
Ever wonder how you suddenly agreed to do something, pay for something, or take on more that you can manage? Maybe your “monkeys” distracted you from truly listening. One of the most effective ways of controlling your workload and stressing less is listening well. Check out this video from Covenant Leadership’s Chip Lutz, with tips…
Is your technology working against your productivity and increasing your stress? Is all of that wonderful technology helping you be more efficient or do you find yourself pulled away from what you should be doing? Check out these Technology Productivity Tips from International Productivity Expert Neen James: Technology has changed the pace at which we…
Are you suffering from Stock Market News Induced Stress? Sitting in the doctor’s office waiting room with my daughter yesterday, my attention was drawn to the television behind us, tuned to CNN. Even though I wasn’t really watching it, I could feel my stress level increasing. I don’t know about you, but the terms debt-ceiling…
Think male smokers are at the highest risk of heart disease? Think again… We all know smoking increases your risk of heart disease, but several recent studies have shown women who smoke have a 25% greater risk than men who smoke. (Read about the studies in this article from MedPageToday.com) The studies also indicated female…
In the world of instant access to information, when does your brain have a chance to catch up? Have you ever been working on a problem or project and just can’t quite figure it out. You work at it, and work at it, but the solution doesn’t come. Then, the next morning, you are in…
“I have to work very fast.” “I work very hard.” “I manage competing demands of others.” “I worry about losing my job.” “I feel underused or powerless.” Sound familiar? If so, your job may be making you sick or putting you at risk for a heart attack or stroke. Do you have high job…
Is your body too tired to be healthy? Are you getting enough sleep? Here are some clues that you may be asking too much from your body: Does your mind wandering when reading a magazine article? Do you have trouble focusing your eyes when you are driving? Do you hit the snooze button several times…
Your personal story combined with recommendations for realistic lifestyle changes was very powerful.
Eye-opening and Inspirational.
Enlightening information attendees will share with colleagues
I thought, If Eliz can do it, so can I.
Stunning insights into why work-life balance isn’t working.
My favorite part was all of the stats you had to show what increased your odd of heart disease and how you could decrease your odds. It worked out I was actually going grocery shopping yesterday so it helped to have that in the front of my mind to make sure to get some “grow foods” when I was there too.
Really practical, easy to apply tips. And they almost always fit into my busy life.