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7 Wellness Activities to Try This Spring

On March 3, Illinois State University sent a message welcoming spring and inviting its community to partake in some fun activities that promote wellness. After being cooped up for the winter, most people are ready to get out of the ho...

5 Healthy Ways to Deal With Uncertainty Caused By COVID-19

For most Americans, the months that have passed since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) have not been easy. The WHO proclaimed COVID-19 to be a pandemic on March 13. In the seven...

Want to Share Your Excitement About Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine? Think Again

You cannot get on social media these days without seeing snapshots of COVID-19 vaccination cards. It is understandable that people are excited to share the good news when they are lucky enough t...

Problems Sleeping? It Might be What You Are Eating That is Keeping You Up

One of the biggest culprits of a restless night is what you may be fueling your body with during the day. What you eat can have a significant effect on how you feel throughout the day and how well you...

Breathing Exercises for Stress

Your stress levels are tied directly to your overall wellness and there's really no way around that fact. The more stressed out you are, the worse you will ultimately feel. That's not only because stress brings with it feelings of anxiety, ma...

The Benefits of Knowing Yourself for Overall Wellness

Self-awareness is key to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. When you know who you are and what makes you happy, making decisions that align with your values and interests becomes more manageable. However, many individuals nev...

Wondering How to Safely Celebrate Halloween? Here Are Some Do's and Don'ts

With the onset of fall officially here, many children are beginning to wonder if they will still be able to enjoy Halloween festivities this year. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has certainly put into...

Are You a Woman Nearing Age 40? Here is What You Need to do for Your Health

If you are a woman nearing age 40, there are a number of health screenings that you need to make sure that you put on your to-do list. Even if you have traditionally enjoyed good health, you cannot ...

Heat is on the Way. How You Can Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning

Air conditioning is a luxury that not everyone has access to. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has made it even more difficult to find relief from the heat with so many public spaces operating at a limited capa...