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In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, employee wellbeing is no longer nice-to-have — it’s a priority. Stress, burnout, and declining mental and physical health don’t just affect individuals; they directly influence productivity, engagement, creativity, and retention. One company that has embraced this forward-thinking approach is Vesta, an industrial real estate owner, developer, and asset manager of industrial buildings and distribution centers in Mexico, with approximately 100 employees across the organization, partnering with OneOeight Concepts and its co-founder, Ana Quiroga, who also heads the Wellness practice. A Challenge That Defines Company Culture Ana introduced the EAT.THINK.DO Wellness Challenge at Vesta — a…
Burns Night is an annual celebration held on 25 January to honour the life and works of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns. Marked by Scots around the world, this special evening is renowned for its lively gatherings, poetry recitals and, most importantly, a hearty feast of traditional Scottish food and drink.Whether you’re hosting a formal supper or a relaxed get-together with friends and family, Burns Night is the perfect occasion to showcase the best of Scottish cuisine. From the iconic haggis served with neeps and tatties to indulgent desserts like cranachan, these classic recipes will help you create an authentic…
Key Takeaways Optimists tend to live longer than average.Optimists have better and longer-lasting relationships.Optimists usually take fewer sick days because of stronger immune systems. Optimism isn’t about being oblivious to the bad stuff. That’s denial. Optimism defines how we interpret and think about ourselves and the world around us. It’s about: knowing how much control you have in a situationexpecting a good outcome when you take steps to control what you can It’s probably not a surprise that optimistic thinkers tend to be happier than pessimistic thinkers. But there are other benefits to being optimist. Here are five that may…
If you missed out on a better era of consuming news and other online content, RSS either stands for RDF (Resource Description Framework) Site Summary or Really Simple Syndication, depending on who you ask—even Wikipedia includes both expansions of the initialism.Whatever the linguistic details, one of the main roles of RSS is to supply directly to you a steady stream of updates from a website. Every new article published on that site is served up in a list that can be interpreted by an RSS reader.In earlier, simpler internet times, RSS was the way to keep up to date with…
Key Takeaways It is okay to not forgive someone if it protects your mental health.Forgiveness doesn’t mean you have to let the person back into your life.Forgiving someone is not the same as saying their actions were okay. Most people learn about forgiveness early in life. When you were a child, maybe a friend was mean to you. They said they were sorry, and you easily forgave them and went back to playing together. But later in life, forgiveness can be more complex. As adults, we may struggle to forgive others and let go when they have hurt us. Let’s…
Lynn Grieger is a registered dietitian-nutritionist, certified diabetes care and education specialist, certified personal trainer, and certified health and wellness coach. She completed requirements to become a registered dietitian at Valparaiso University in 1987 and completed a dietetic internship at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, Illinois, in 1988. Lynn brings her expertise in nutrition, exercise, and behavior change to her work in helping people reach their individual health and fitness goals. In addition to writing for Everyday Health, she has also written for websites and publications like Food and Health Communications, Today’s Dietitian, iVillage.com, and Rodale Press. She has a passion for healthy, nutrient-dense,…
The biggest fat-loss myth we’ve been sold
No matter where in the world you live, or what culture you were raised in, there is one universal truth most of us can agree on: Being sick is the worst. I’m sitting here with two sick kiddos home from school today (both for different illnesses) because, well, January. And it got me thinking about how quickly we spring into action when a loved one falls ill and needs our help. Most days, if my boys ask for something—say, a snack—my typical response is, “You’ve got arms and legs, right?” But when sickness strikes, my nurturing-mama mode kicks in, pulling…
During the menopausal transition, gray matter, the brain tissue responsible for memory, focus, and decision-making, tends to shrink in certain regions, including the frontal and temporal cortices and the hippocampus. This helps explain why so many women describe a mental “fog” or trouble concentrating.
Key Takeaways Chronic stress weakens our immune system by keeping our body in a constant state of fight or flight.When we are stressed, our digestion is poor, which can lead to nutrient deficiencies.Stress causes inflammation and increases the risk of illness and infection. Stress is a natural response of our bodies. It’s a physiological response to our environment when we receive the message that there may be a threat. While it’s an important function, it can get out of control, and it can affect our lives in negative ways. You likely know that long term stress isn’t healthy, and you…