Wellness

Do you want to be a better listener? Here is an advanced practice drill. Listen to someone you really disagree with. It should not be a challenge to find someone in today’s political climate.

From the stress of pressing deadlines to hours sitting in front of a computer, heart health is not top priority in most workplaces. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America making it important to incorporate cardiovascular wellness into your office culture. Here are five tips to protect your heart health while at work:

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.

Are you having a stressful day at work that just doesn’t seem to end? We have one simple cure for you: Just smile. Spiritual leaders, psychologists and neuroscientists agree that a simple act of smiling can change your attitude and the world around you.

It’s no surprise that people are stressed out more than ever at work these days. The success of an employer is partially dependent upon the staff being healthy enough to come to work and carry out their assigned duties.

How do you define “taking time out for yourself?” How about planning a “30-second vacation,” just to “reboot” throughout the day? Set an alarm on your watch or phone for 30 seconds. It can be performed almost anywhere or anytime, preferably sitting. I’ve even seen people do this at the gym.

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.

The early bird gets the worm and may be less depressed, too, according to a recent University of Colorado study. That’s the finding from one of the largest studies exploring the link between sleep-wake preference and mood disorders.

With today’s hurried pace, it’s important to create time to chill out. Meditation can help return the focus that’s often lacking. You don’t even have to go to a retreat. Check out these apps (even for kids) that can help you keep your mind and body tranquil:

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:

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.

You’re your own best guru when it comes to your well-being. Learn to tune into yourself and listen to your body’s innate wisdom with these steps:

If you’re looking for a way to relax, Memphis has two new spots for you. Head to The Salt Caves for dry salt therapy and to The Sweat House for a personal sauna experience.

One Word 365 says by choosing your word, it becomes the compass that directs your decisions and guides your steps.

I remember on a cruise celebrating my 40^th birthday I found that I couldn’t sit still in my lounge chair. Wasn’t there something I needed to do or somewhere I needed to be?

The FDA approved the first treatment to use a patient’s own cells on a form of childhood leukemia, opening a new era in cancer care, thanks to the work done at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Every morning we wake up with a bucket of willpower, and every single decision we make results in a willpower monkey jumping out. In a position that makes tough decisions all day, we can get decision fatigue that results in status quo- or fear-based decisions.

The end of the school year is always a hectic time, especially for our educators. Shelby County Schools is easing end-of-year stress with Wellness Days throughout the district.