When you are stressed or anxious, your breathing tends to be shallow and possibly irregular. Deep breathing is one of the best ways to lower stress in the body and it provides quick results. When you breathe deeply, it sends a message to your brain to calm down and relax. …
If you’re spending more time working at home right now, we want to make sure you have the right setup for spinal health and to limit aches and pains. Now is the time to ensure your temporary at-home office is ergonomically correct. The term ergonomics applies to the relationship between workers and …
Pets can be good for your overall health. Walking your dog twice a day not only can increase your fitness level, but pets can relieve stress, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Stuck in the house? Our pets can be our social support and boost overall happiness and well-being. Not …
Any movement you can do throughout the day counts! You might have to be more aware of the amount of time you are putting in and making a weekly goal can help you acheive this. Being active while at home can help you keep your home life in balance and …
Fitness is something you can sneak into your busy schedule of work, family and other commitments. Your body and mind will thank you for doing this 10 minute workout video brought to you by our Norton Healthcare Y @ Works and the YMCA of Greater Louisville. No equipment is needed to perform …
Stress is an inevitable and natural part of daily life and although we cannot completely eliminate it, we can learn to manage it and reduce the effects it has on our body. If we allow stress to hang around long term, our health can begin to suffer and the risks …
Over the past couple weeks, it seems like one of the main pleasures of the day is food. Looking forward to a comforting, nourishing meal at the end of a long, stressful day can be a positive focus to help get you through; but with experts saying people should avoid …
Turn on your favorite upbeat music, lace up your sneakers and let’s get moving! Today’s stress busting workout brought to you by the Norton Sports Performance team. This video shows the whiteboard workout then offers a demonstration of each “no equipment needed” exercise with some modifications in case you need it. Give it a try today and …
With coronavirus (COVID-19) now a global pandemic, anxiety and stress levels may be higher than normal for many people. Your EAP is here as a resource for help and support through this difficult time. Currently they are offering telebehavioral health to support your mental well-being as part of Staying Balanced With EAP. …
Stress is an inevitable part of life and we cannot completely eliminate it but we can learn to manage it and reduce the effects it has on our body. Some of the physical and mental benefits of exercise include improved physical condition, reduced fatigue, improved alertness and concentration and increases …
