Self-care isn’t just the latest trend: Taking a bath, watching Netflix, napping, and other underrated activities can improve your mental and emotional wellness by Taylor Bennett | Oct 7, 2020 | Mental Health Topics, Self-Care What do you look forward to at the end of a long day or week? Maybe it’s a bubble bath with your favorite book in hand. Or, maybe it’s watching the next episode of your current Netflix binge. Whatever it is, it probably centers around taking a well-deserved break—letting your…
A nap a day could lower your blood pressure and, in turn, reduce your risk of cardiovascular problems like heart attack by Taylor Bennett | Mar 14, 2019 | Health & Exercise, Mental Health Topics New research shows that midday napping could reduce blood pressure, just as significantly as other lifestyle changes. The research team reached these findings by analyzing 212 participants: half of whom napped during the day, and the other half of whom did not nap. After adjusting for factors known to affect…