While it is sometimes dubbed the ‘winter blues’, seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is something that is very real and impacts millions of Americans each and every year. SAD is what occurs when the days become shorter and the air becomes colder.
October is National Healthy Lung Month, and while our lungs are such a vital organ, it is often overlooked and can sometimes take a backburner. When looking at COVID statistics and the effect it has had on pulmonary health, it is now more important.
They say that variety is the spice of life, and it’s certainly true when it comes to fitness as well. Doing the same routine day in and day out can not only dramatically affect your results, it can have a serious impact on staying motivated to keep coming to the gym.
There is just something about going with a friend to the gym or exercising as a group that really amps up the quality of your workout and motivates us to finish strong. But why is that the case? Turns out, there is strength in numbers.
August can signify quite a few things, including the end of summer and for many, the beginning of the new school year. However, it is also National Wellness Month, meaning that it is the perfect time to take a closer look at how we can take care of ourselves.
It’s the height of summer, and soon, these long days and relaxing vibes will give way to the busy fall season. Whether you have children or not, August and September always feel like a blur as one season transitions into the next.
Health and feeling good isn’t just about working out and eating right. While that is clearly a huge factor, we have to remember that wellness is made up of many moving parts. If we don’t have balance within our minds and spirits.
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