Wellness

Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety are often not addressed in the workplace until there’s a crisis. Interventions and practices that promote good mental health in the workplace can include:

As working professionals, we’re all too familiar with the afternoon slump, as productivity and motivation often decline in our post-lunch exhaustion. Most people don’t take naps while at work, but could there be benefits to midday rest?

I sit in my office with phones and internet down. Staff has scattered to coffee shops, and our provider cannot service us until tomorrow. I feel anxious, angry and out of touch. Disconnected is distressing.

Workplace success used to depend on spending 40+ years climbing the corporate ladder or having connections. While those tactics are still around, a more sound approach is working to develop emotional intelligence.

It’s no surprise that people are stressed out more than ever at work these days. The success of an employer is partially dependent upon the staff being healthy enough to come to work and carry out their assigned duties.

It’s a fact that a well-rested mind makes you more productive at work. When you don’t get enough sleep or you don’t sleep well, your work life can suffer. Here are three tips for a better snooze:

How do you define “taking time out for yourself?” How about planning a “30-second vacation,” just to “reboot” throughout the day? Set an alarm on your watch or phone for 30 seconds. It can be performed almost anywhere or anytime, preferably sitting. I’ve even seen people do this at the gym.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital offers music therapy services to help patients like five-year-old Kaelynn cope with illness. Now her heartbeat will forever sound like “Amazing Grace” to her mother Lyncola.

With today’s hurried pace, it’s important to create time to chill out. Meditation can help return the focus that’s often lacking. You don’t even have to go to a retreat. Check out these apps (even for kids) that can help you keep your mind and body tranquil:

An estimated 29 million Americans have type 1 (T1D) or type 2 (T2D) diabetes. Both share warning signs, including increased hunger, thirst and frequent urination. Here’s a breakdown of their differences:

Skin cancer, the most common type of cancer, is also the most preventable, according to Dr. Mark Viegas with CHI St. Vincent. Skin cancer can almost always be cured if discovered and treated early.

Therapy can be used in a variety of ways. Sometimes therapy is used to reach a goal; other times it’s used to achieve a life change or as a way to discover who you are at your core. Counseling is a tool to use as you wish, and your therapist is there to guide and assist in the process.

CHI St. Vincent will formally kick off expansion and relocation of the Arkansas Neuroscience Institute with a groundbreaking at 11 a.m., April 27. The state-of-the-art institute, to be located on CHI St. Vincent’s North campus in Sherwood, will be an internationally-recognized destination for patients and clinicians, equipped with the latest technology and resources.

You’re your own best guru when it comes to your well-being. Learn to tune into yourself and listen to your body’s innate wisdom with these steps:

My daughter, Queah, did yoga while she battled cancer. She would tell me how it made her feel a little better each time she practiced. Creating an organization centered around yoga was a no-brainer.

Therapy is one of the great under-valued investments. Top performers rely on it to strengthen the relationships that impact their success and joy. Pausing life for an hour may seem like a luxury, but you’d probably be more interested if you knew a monthly conversation could:

The Little Rock Marathon is entering its 16th year on March 3-4.

February marks Heart Month, an annual observance encouraging Americans to focus on their heart health. CHI St. Vincent asks whether individuals with chest pain know when to call an ambulance or take antacid, since symptoms may be similar.

Get ready to downward dog and support a worthy cause. Donna Terrell’s Yoga Warriors event is set for 10 a.m., Saturday, April 14 at the Double Tree hotel in Little Rock.

You can’t always avoid the stress of work, but you can make it manageable. Create your own zen zone by incorporating these features into your workspace:

The battle of the bulge gets tricky when traveling. But there’s no need to ditch your routine and compromise your exercise plan when you’re on the road.

In the United States, it is estimated that 30% of adults and 60% of adolescents are sleep deprived. Sleep and recovery have major effects on our health and can cause serious bodily harm.

Whether you’re an ultra-marathoner or a more of a mall-walker, there’s an Arkansas race for you and the family.

January is the time many start fresh with a new year and a new you.

There’s often a temptation to bow out of rigorous training during the winter months. Here are three ways to keep up the momentum:

Planning on looking for a new gym in the next year? Check out the best in town.

Blood pressure is a measure of heart health. Blood pressure guidelines are set by the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology. The guidelines recently changed, and now anything higher than 130/80 is considered too high.

It’s that time of year when most resolve to lead a healthier lifestyle as the New Year approaches.

If the chaos of holiday preparations is beginning to consume you, take some time out to decrease your stress. Here are three tips for reducing holiday blues.

Health coach and nutritionist Elizabeth Finch imparts sage advice as we dive headfirst into the holiday season.