- Do Nothing! It’s Good for You. Why Downtime is VitalBy Khemi Adé Daydreaming is directly linked to having a healthier mind and even a healthier life. Time spent daydreaming and removing yourself from the outer world is important. In the long run, failure to allow the mind to rest can result in “accelerated aging and premature death”, according to Stephanie McCain, a Cleveland-area independent… Read more: Do Nothing! It’s Good for You. Why Downtime is Vital
- July is Cord Blood Awareness Month: Why You Should CareBy Sharon Lewis What is cord blood? It is the blood in the umbilical cord – the lifeline that connects a baby to its mother. While cord blood is considered medical waste, it contains red and white blood cells and is rich in stem cells. Red blood cells (RBCs) transport oxygen from the lungs to… Read more: July is Cord Blood Awareness Month: Why You Should Care
- Happy Body, Happy Brain: The Benefits of ExercisingBy Khemi Adé The Cleveland Clinic has found that moving the body improves blood flow to the brain, reduces inflammation, promotes heart health, and lowers stress hormones. But what else can the brain do as a result of exercise? Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki said that when exercising, the hippocampus—which governs memory—and the prefrontal cortex—which governs decisionmaking… Read more: Happy Body, Happy Brain: The Benefits of Exercising
- Basic Facts On Sleep HygienePoor sleep hygiene can become a major health issue at any age, especially when you are under stress—or work the third shift. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 1 in 3 people in the United States don’t get the sleep they need regularly. Approximately 33% of American adults live with… Read more: Basic Facts On Sleep Hygiene
- Generational TraumaBy Sharon Lewis Just like hair and eye color, freckles, family recipes, and heirlooms, trauma can be passed down from generation to generation. This phenomenon is known as intergenerational or transgenerational trauma. According to the article “What Is Generational Trauma?” in the publication Health, which focuses on a healthy lifestyle for women, we can inherit… Read more: Generational Trauma