Our small daily actions all contribute to our long term health and, when it comes to strokes, 80 percent are preventable, so lifestyle choices are especially important. High blood pressure and high cholesterol are both factors that contribute to stroke risk, so healthy habits can … [Read more...] about These four small habits reduce the risk of stroke
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OPTIMIST VIEW: Managing self-care when things fall apart
The healing comes from letting there be room for all of this to happen: room for grief, for relief, for misery, for joy. - Pema Chödrön By Kristy Jansen Back in 2006 when I was about 6 months pregnant, I went in for my semi-annual teeth cleaning and dental check-up. … [Read more...] about OPTIMIST VIEW: Managing self-care when things fall apart
Big companies are using tech tools to improve employee sleep habits
We at the Optimist Daily are big advocates of the power of sleep. These days, it also seems more big companies are hopping on board and promoting better sleep habits to boost productivity and beat burnout. And they’re turning to technology to help them do so. The athletic … [Read more...] about Big companies are using tech tools to improve employee sleep habits
These 25 habits can help make your life a little happier
Regardless of your version of true happiness, living a happier, more satisfying life is within reach. All it takes to get there are a few tweaks to your regular habits. If you’ve ever tried breaking a bad habit, you know all too well how ingrained they are. Well, good habits are … [Read more...] about These 25 habits can help make your life a little happier
Transform your health with these 10 powerful habits
You are your best investment — and your habits are the key to how well you thrive in life. For a balanced lifestyle that works with your body’s natural biorhythms, consider implementing these 10 powerful habits into your life. First, eat an earlier, lighter dinner. A big meal … [Read more...] about Transform your health with these 10 powerful habits
