Wellness Blog

By now you’ve likely seen people fashioning “wearable fitness technology” or an “activity tracker.” Even if you haven’t heard the popular brand names like Fitbit®, Jawbone®, and Nike+ Fuelband®, you’ve certainly heard people talking about their “steps” for the day. The astonishing fact is that one in ten Americans over age 18 now owns a

This year, winter is hitting early all over the country, especially in the Midwest and South. A longer winter might be tougher for people who tend to experience the winter blahs, the winter blues or whatever you want to call it. For some, the winter blues and the symptoms of depression that creep up have

When life gets busy—and it always does—it’s easy to let our wellness routines become anything but routine. And while taking some time for ourselves can be a challenge, it doesn’t have to become an afterthought.   Activities like exercise, meditation and personal reflection may very well be the missing ingredient to jump-starting productivity and regaining a positive outlook on our day-to-day lives.

Winter means shorter days and getting up in the dark. It means cold temperatures, rain, snow, or the dreaded “wintry mix” when all you crave is the warmth of the sun. I’m the first to admit that I don’t like working out in winter weather. And when it’s cold and dark, I am not the

The five healthy-habits our team at 20-Minute Renewal is focused on in the new year are: Pack a lunch. As busy professionals, food can be an afterthought to other priorities, and we end up grabbing whatever is near the office or even skipping lunch. This can lead to afternoon grogginess. We’ve found that taking time

In this day and age of texting, Facebook, smartphones and the Internet, it becomes harder to unplug and spend quality time with people you love. Or at least it is for me. Anyone else? Various studies (a few which are outlined in this Forbes article) describe how being constantly “plugged in” takes a toll on