Jun 1, 2017 | Blog, Exercise, Stress Management, Summer, Weight Loss
By Ashton Jackson, RDN, LDN ATTENTION TEACHERS: You’ve spent the last 180+ days educating and nurturing young minds and chances are, you have put self-care for yourself on the back-burner. If the months of August through June were comprised of hit-or-miss breakfasts,...
Oct 5, 2016 | Blog, Heart Health, Stress Management
We live in a world where stress is commonplace. What people may not realize is how damaging too much stress can be on the body. It can adversely affect anyone, particularly individuals suffering from heart disease, but understanding the root of your stress and how to...
Apr 6, 2016 | Blog, Food Portions, Mental Healthy, Stress Management
If you’re one of the 1 in 5 Americans who experience extreme stress, you could also be one of the millions who experience depression or anxiety disorders. Stress and depression appear to be a Catch-22: people who are stressed often engage in unhealthy behaviors, such...
Mar 16, 2016 | Blog, Stress Management
There are two types of stress: there’s the good kind, which motivates you and can help you stay focused in an emergency. The “fight or flight” response is considered good stress because it launches your body into survival mode when you need it. Then there’s the bad...
Sep 16, 2015 | Blog, Exercise, Fitness, Stress Management
There are loads of benefits to exercise and other fitness activities, including weight loss and improved mental health. Of course, shedding a few pounds is good for your self-confidence and long-term health, but scientists who study fitness have found that exercise...
Jul 16, 2015 | Blog, Exercise, LifeZones, Stress Management
Sometimes it’s easy to forget how much your body and brain are connected. Stress, which is widely thought of as an emotional issue, can take a serious toll on your physical health as well. This is why good stress management is crucial to good health management....
