Lifestyle

Is it Time for a Digital Detox?

Is your phone within arms-reach right now? How many times a day do you pick up your phone? And out of those times, how many are for an actual phone call? Chances are, the majority of times you use your phone in a day are for social media and/or e-mail.

Many people feel like their lives are run by their phones; ... Continue Reading

Keep Fit and Healthy to Stave Off Stress

We often like to think about retirement as being a stress free vacation - a much deserved rest and relaxation after decades of hard work. However, stress can hit us at any age and in fact, the over 60s are more prone than most other generations to it. These feelings and pressures often develop due to growing health problems, ... Continue Reading

Summer is a great time to create more leisure and reduce stress

Are you one of the almost half of Americans who did not take a summer vacation? Do you often find yourself rushing from A to B with no time to breathe, working seven days a week and not taking time for lunch?

If so, it's time to take a break. It’s very easy to become caught up in work and routines and forget that we ... Continue Reading

Interpreting Cancer Incidence Rates throughout the United States

In 2017, the American Cancer Society predicts that there will be nearly 1.7 million new cases of cancer in the United States. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the US, causing 1 in 4 deaths. A study using information obtained by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently named Kentucky as the U.S. state with ... Continue Reading

Cannabis: The Dope New Trend in Wellness

Marijuana is getting a makeover, in more ways than one. In light of the increasing research that offers support for the plant’s healing properties, the Wellness arena is taking notice, and many companies, and investors, are jumping at the opportunity to rebrand the herb’s image into products that shine a new light on this ... Continue Reading