by Sharon Brock | Jul 4, 2024 | Daily Habits, Movement & Exercise
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd Many of you are familiar with the 10,000-steps-a-day walking trend, but you may not know where it originated. The idea of walking 10,000 steps per day did not come from scientific research; rather, it came from a marketing campaign for a...
by Sharon Brock | May 22, 2024 | Daily Habits, Energy, Stress Management, Cognitive Enhancement, Mental Health
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd Key Takeaways Research shows that cold water immersion (CWI) may improve mental health by increasing endorphin and norepinephrine levels. CWI may also improve resilience to stress by decreasing cortisol levels. CWI can be adapted to meet...
by Maya Shetty | Apr 8, 2024 | Stress Management, Gut Health, Cognitive Enhancement, Mental Health, Healthful Nutrition
By Maya Shetty, BS When it comes to our mental state and the ability to manage stress, the brain is often the first suspect. However, our nutrition can also play a significant part in that the trillions of microbes living in our gut, known as our microbiome, hold...
