Heart Disease is the number one killer of women, and is not slowing down the race against Cancer, which is the number two. This is a sobering fact women must take seriously. The Office for Women’s Health states over 60 million women have some form of heart disease. Like other scary things, we must face this fear by […]
Personal Safety
Staying Safe While Exercising in the Dark
Exercising outside after dark can be a safety hazard. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 80% of pedestrian traffic fatalities occur at night or in low-light conditions. That doesn’t necessarily mean you shouldn’t go out at night: Whether you want to avoid the daytime heat, short winter days are cutting into your […]
Holiday Safety Tips
‘Tis the season to be safe and protected! The holidays are a joyous time for families and friends to gather and share in the festivities of the season. It can also be a time when we let down our guard and forget that criminals are on the prowl for crimes of opportunity. We can more […]
Safety Tips for Winter Driving
I was just ten minutes away from home on my hour drive from work, when the cars in front of me started to hit their brakes. We just had a big snow storm and the temperatures were nearly below zero. Seeing the red brake lights in front of me light up like a christmas tree […]
Safety Tips for Starting and Putting Out a Fire
Knowing how to make a fire while enjoying the great outdoors can literally save your life. It can also boost morale on a cold day of camping, hiking and/or hunting. It is that picturesque moment of good memories. We all can agree we love sitting around the fire, but with that comes the responsibility of […]
Improve Time Management and Reduce Stress
Do you ever feel a sense of panic when you read your to-do list? Do you feel like there isn’t enough time in a 24-hour day to do all the things you have to do, let alone the things you want to do? The constant stress over deadlines, racing against the clock to get things […]
On-The-Go-Fitness: Staying Fit While Traveling
Whether you are a seasoned traveler or someone who gets away once a year, you can easily find a fitness routine that works for you. You might actually spice up your existing routine with something new! Remember, “fitness” while traveling is going to look different to everyone. Some may find that walking a lot is […]
6 Tips on Packing Your Lunch During the Week
Eating a healthy lunch and making it ahead of time is not that hard if you follow these six steps. Maintaining a healthy relationship with your food can help you live longer and healthier. We all understand how convenient it can be to order takeout for lunch at work, so you don’t have to get […]
4 Ways to Protect Yourself from Skin Cancer
Who doesn’t love the feeling of warm sunshine on their skin? I have been a sun lover most of my life. I look back and remember the crazy things we used to do (which I don’t recommend) to try to get a darker tan. The sun felt so great, and we loved the healthy glow […]
Pay Attention to Your Surroundings’ Surroundings
Paying attention to your surroundings and being situationally aware extends beyond your immediate environment. During a recent trip, we chose to stay at a hotel in a “safe” downtown area. The hotel boasted a 4.4 out of 5-star review, so we felt very safe reserving our rooms there. The Surroundings Upon arrival, the hotel’s lobby […]