The winter break for Christmas and New Year’s should be in harmony with rest, relaxation and calm. However, the holidays can be just the opposite for many.
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Muscular dystrophy; what you need to know
September is the National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month and it seems appropriate to take a closer look today at this so-called rare disease, which affects one in 50,000 people.
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The key to a good night’s sleep
There’s nothing like getting a good night’s sleep to wake up feeling refreshed! Quality sleep translates into a plethora of benefits. On the other end of the spectrum, sleep deficiency can lead to depression, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart failure and worse. Therefore, it’s important to never, ever underestimate the importance of quality sleep and the effect it has on daily life.
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Stretch summer into September
It’s September already! Summer vacations may be behind us, but this month gives so much to love as well. Soft and luminous days, highlights of yellow, red and orange… The autumn season will soon be upon us. However, there’s still time to have fun! The mosquitoes are almost gone and the temperatures are much more comfortable. So, why not stretch your summer into September?
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Here’s a refresher on best practices in ergonomics
Back at the office? 2022 marks the first official post-pandemic return to work!
Since employees are gradually going back to their workplaces, it’s the perfect time to talk about best practices in ergonomics. Office work requires long hours sitting down, bad posture and improper desk layout can cause pain and discomfort.
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Lunchbox success!
Back in the office after months of working from home?
You’re still at home and in charge of the family lunches?
Did you over-indulge during vacation and want to get back on the right track?
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Acroyoga, to what purpose?
What are the benefits of practicing acroyoga? That is a question that keeps getting asked! This relatively unknown sport resembles acrobatics, practiced according to the fundamental principles of traditional yoga. Here are three spiritual benefits and three physical advantages of acroyoga.
Enjoying Fresh Air
Summer is the perfect timing to bring our indoor activities outside! It is also a good moment to learn about new activities either made unavailable or unappealing by winter. Here are some of them:
Jacobson’s Relaxation technique
Progressive relaxation also known as Jacobson’s relaxation technique includes tensing muscle groups followed by relaxation of each group which has various health benefits on the response to stress.
Physical exercise is the best medicine
In the era of chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, cancers, asthma, depression, etc.) constantly on the rise, partly linked to a sedentary way of life, a lot of people are looking for THE best medicine that will solve all their health issues.