Colds can impair thinking as much as alcohol! This week I’ve been struggling with a cold. Not only am I coughing and sneezing, I’m feeling fuzzy, and frankly a little stupid. Turns out there is a good reason for that! In a recent study released by Cardiff University in Wales, Dr. Andrew Smith discovered…
Did you get your flu shot yet? Our family was a bit delayed in getting our shots this year and sure enough – yep, one of the girls got it! Watching my very healthy 12-year-old struggle with a high fever and crazy coughing was tough. I can’t imagine the toll it would take on someone…
The Biggest Stress at Thanksgiving? Figuring out if the bird is cooked! If you are like me, most of the stress in my kitchen at Thanksgiving surrounds whether or not the turkey is done. My husband and I debate when to pull the bird out of the cooker – timing may not be everything, but…
Is Halloween a scary time for your healthy habits? It smells good. It looks good. It calls to you at night. How do you resist the siren song of all that sugary goodness? If you are like me, you can’t. Easy access to candy will derail my healthy eating habits. My only choice is to…
Does a paycheck make mom more healthy? In reaction to preliminary findings presented at the American Sociological Association annual meeting in Denver this weekend, several news sources have published article proclaiming working moms to be more healthy than moms who stay home with their children. Read the Everyday Health Article here. “Work is good for…
Healthy 12-year old has heart attack at school We all would rather think heart disease is something other people need to worry about. The truth is, even if you are young and healthy – you need to pay attention! I found this video chilling, since my girls are almost 12 Would you know what to…
Hot weather poses serious health risks! With forecasts in the 90s and 100s for much of the country, it is time for a quick reminder about Heat Stroke. Heat Stroke is No Joke: it is a medical emergency. If you or someone near you is experiencing Heat Stroke symptoms, seek medical attention right away. Heat…
Should kids be on a diet? This week’s Everyday Health video with fitness expert Jillian Michaels really got me thinking. She discusses Vogue magazine’s April edition article about a mom who put her 7-year-old daughter on a restrictive diet and derided her about what she ate and how she looked. Jillian sought the opinion of…
If you love someone, learn CPR This video points out the person who needs CPR could be your mom, dad, kid, neighbor, friend or coworker – people you love and value. Take two minutes to watch our Hands-Only CPR video below – and the one on defibrillators. Send a real Valentine – Learn CPR! Wishing…
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.