February, a month of love, a month of continuing your ambitious New Years resolution, and apparently, also a National Snack Month. Now these snacks don’t have to be counter intuitive to the entire month, here are some healthy ways to carry your snack cravings for February and onward. It’s midnight and you wake up for a [...]
January is the perfect month to start a new hobby in celebration of National Hobby Month. January is a time of growth and new beginnings. Many people use their New Year’s resolution as a way to start something new, so why not add in a new hobby? Hobby’s are a healthy way to engage with other [...]
In 2001, President George W. Bush declared the first Human Rights week which has since become recognized internationally. Prior to this, the General Assembly of the United Nations had outlined that fundamental rights and freedoms that we have as people. This global cause is central to our freedom – and it should be celebrated! This month [...]
Do you know how “no-shave November” got it's name - and why it exists? No-Shave November is a movement to raise awareness about men’s health issues, mainly prostate or testicular cancer. Sadly, cancer patients tend to lose their hair. In November, many men participate by growing out their mustaches, beards, and hair. Organizers of this event [...]
November marks the beginning of National Scholarship Month. It’s never too early (or late) to think about applying for numerous scholarships. Student loans lead to years of debt, but these debts can be offset with scholarships. It's free money that doesn't have to be repaid and the best part is there are scholarships that can apply [...]
October is Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying happens everywhere and to the vast majority of people all over the world. You might think of bullying as a big kid in school who pushes small kids or makes fun of them in public. But, there are many types of bullying. So, what is bullying? It’s when a person [...]
We all know what we’re supposed to do when it comes to taking care of yourself. But, do you always do everything? Maybe not. We sometimes like to take care of others or are too busy to squeeze in what’s best for us because we’re working, studying or feeling lazy. September is Self-Care Awareness Month! #SelfCareAwarenessMonth [...]
It's a new month! Practice kindness to kick off your August. Here are some ways to do that: SMILE AND GIVE A COMPLIMENT! It’s a simple gesture, but it can make another person’s day. Let’s face it...smiles are contagious. You’re checking out at the grocery store, and the checkout clerk looks like their day isn’t going [...]
July is Social Wellness Month, so it’s your time to be social. Did you know that having a strong social network and healthy relationships with friends and family are important components of health? It even reduces stress! There are many ways to increase your social network. Exercising at a gym or fitness group are great ways [...]
