Live/Inspire

What is the first thing you do when your alarm goes off in the morning? Hit snooze? Drink a hot cup of coffee? Scroll through social media? Lie in bed for a few extra minutes? What may seem like small, insignificant habits can be the reason you feel a little extra lethargic during the day. Rebecca Robbins, a leading researcher in sleep and circadian rhythm disorders, suggests t ...

As we navigate life in a digital society, we often overlook the impact that screen time can have on our health. According to Consumer Affairs, 98% of Americans own a mobile phone, and the average American spends four hours and 30 minutes on their phone each day. That adds up to nearly a full day of phone use each week — and that doesn’t even include television, computer work or ...

When you think about inflammation, your first thought may be swelling after an injury. However, inflammation occurs throughout the body any time it is trying to heal from injury or illness. Inflammation is vital and is the body’s natural healing response. While inflammation is necessary for recovery, there are two types: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is sudden and tempo ...

In a world where small actions can create big waves, choosing to pay it forward is one of the simplest ways to spark meaningful change. The concept of paying it forward goes beyond simply doing something kind. It means performing an act of kindness with no motive or expectation other than helping someone else. When you pay it forward, you send a message that the other person is ...

When the noise quiets, something important happens. Meditation teaches your body that it is safe to slow down. It offers a moment to re-center and provides numerous physical and mental benefits. Research shows that practicing meditation can decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression, reduce stress, improve concentration and problem-solving skills and increase positive emotions ...