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Bullying in a corporate environment is one thing, when everyone is a grownup who can deal with things for themselves, but what do you do when bullying is affecting the wellness and wellbeing of your own child? Many parents…

Think your family’s traditions are odd? The world is filled with unique and bizarre Christmas traditions. Here are 10 of the most wonderfully odd Christmas time traditions from across the globe: Hide brooms in Norway Long ago, Norwegians…

There is truth in the saying “you can’t buy happiness,” yet the sought-after feeling can have several different meanings. Happiness can manifest itself in interpersonal ways, spiritual ways, self-focused ways and so much more. Research…

I was watching an athletic event on TV the other day (not on purpose, I was on a stationary bike at gym at the time) when something struck me as odd about one of the high jumpers. It took me a minute or two to figure it out and then it…

‘New me’ drinks green smoothies for breakfast and thinks apple crisp sweetened with nothing but date jam is delicious. Yeah, I’m that annoying vegan hippie. ‘Old me’ was a little different. Along with being a ‘coffee regular’ kinda gal, I…

The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy and celebration. But for many people, it’s also a sad reminder of a past or recent death of a loved one. For people who love those who are grieving, the holidays can be a confusing time on how…

As a society, we put a lot of pressure on New Year’s Eve to be an unforgettable, life-changing night. Fat chance. Many of us wake up the next day groaning and overflowing with disappointment. The rest of January is spent miserably atoning…

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In today’s recession, it may seem that work always has to take priority. A job is something to be prized and to be held onto at all costs. The corporate world can start to swallow up your family life and this can lead to problems with your…

There’s something about this time of year that brings out a side of us we don’t generally see the rest of the year. Our generous nature comes to the fore and we find ourselves more accommodating and giving than usual. If someone cuts in…

When winter chill hits, it’s time for movie night! Curl up with your favorite hot drink, and let these badass feminist movies warm your heart. When I was a kid, feminist movies often got written off as “chick flicks,” and it did some great…

Do you want a fun way to elevate your mood, reduce stress and prevent dementia? Consider starting a crossword puzzle habit. Dec 21 is National Crossword Puzzle Day, in honor of the very first crossword puzzle published on Dec 21, 1913, in…

There are two types of naps. First, there’s the type of nap that turns into a complete snoozefest. You plop down on the couch with the intention of getting back up after a few minutes, but in reality, you end up waking up 2 or 3 hours…

Christmas is coming, and that usually means a mountain of wrapping paper. Try these creative ways to reuse wrapping paper! We spend around $7 billion on wrapping paper in the U.S. alone, and we use the bulk of it during the holiday months.…

Holiday travel and parties can wreak havoc on your healthy habits, but you can stick to your wellness goals, even during this tricky time of year. It can be hard to stick to your wellness goals when you’re traveling for the holidays,…

Why use a boring cardboard box when you can give gifts in a reusable and sustainable jar? Not only is it more fun, but you can gift way more than just jams and preserves in a good jar. Here are 16 unique holiday gifts for your friends,…

While there’s no nutritional magic bullet for people with ADHD and ADD, simple changes in diet can have a dramatic effect. Eliminating culprits like artificial food coloring and preservatives, wheat, milk products, and chocolate can…

Taking time off work for an illness is no fun for anyone. For the employee, it means a day filled with doctor appointments, aches, pains and worse. For the employer, it means valuable productivity lost and a disruption in work flow. There…

According to the 2015 National Health Interview Survey, chronic pain affects over 25 million American adults. To be clear, chronic pain was defined for that survey as pain every day for the preceding 3 months. Ouch. That’s a lot of people…

I love the holiday season! I love the delicious feasts, the beautiful lights and the time spent with loved ones. I even love the snow, if I’m lucky enough to get a white Christmas. But, let’s face it: the holidays can be stressful. There’s…

Whether you are a fan of audiobooks, e-books or good old-fashioned paperbacks, reading is still one of the most important ways for us to grow, evolve and expand our thinking. If you haven’t been reading as much as you’d like, don’t be too…

Everyone wants to be happy in their lives, but it isn’t always easy. You may take drastic measures — try to buy new things, meet new people, uproot your life, but nothing changes. But being happy starts in your mind, so you have to give…

We’re done with Halloween. Thanksgiving is over. All that’s left is Christmas and a toast to Auld Lang Syne and we’ll be done with 2017. Yikes. Do you even remember your New Year’s resolutions? Whatever they were, you now have less than a…

You may think that ancient complementary wellness practises are all in the past, but actually there are several alternative therapies still in use today. In fact, these methods have a great deal of prestige in many cultures, and are used to…

We all have that friend who consumes liberal amounts of red wine under the pretense, “Hey, it’s good for me.” And yes, red wine has benefits, in moderation. One more time — IN MODERATION. But red wine isn’t the only alcohol that can…

Hanukkah —the Jewish festival of lights— celebrates the miracle of light. Although a minor holiday on the Jewish calendar, Hanukkah has become more popular over the years due to its close proximity to Christmas. The holiday, which lasts…

The holiday season is now in full swing, which means holiday party season is here, as are the boozy holiday party cocktails. Whether with family, friends or even co-workers, holiday parties can present challenges for people who do not…

Instead of toys, games or other material things, consider some of these non-stuff gift ideas for the kids in your life. I know that it’s fun to watch kids unwrap presents. I love when my son opens a gift from me and his face lights up. But…

Your kitchen may be slowly killing you, but not in the way you think. While you may predict this article is about to warn you about the wellness dangers of radon or gas links, your wellbeing is actually at risk from kindness and proximity.…

When you open your heart and home to a shelter animal during the holiday season you are not only saving a life, you’re also creating a special memory, especially for small children. That’s how Kay Hyman, director of community engagement at…