Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
Robin Williams’ Last Gift: Casting Light on Depression
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room.
Depression took one of our best and brightest. When Robin Williams died by suicide on Aug. 11, 2014, I’ll admit that it threw me for a loop, and I wasn’t alone. It seemed like the nation was sent staggering for a few days (or a week, or two). It, quite plainly, sucks.
Time-Out Time
Things have changed a bit since I was a little girl.
I listened to cassette tapes in a Walkman. My Little Ponies were my favorite toy. I rocked the side ponytail, birdnest bangs, and Scrunchies like nobody’s business.
Yes, I was a child of the ’80s.
Healthy Meals, Healthy Life: Falling Off the Wagon
What happens when you make a big change, everything is going along great, and you feel better than you have in years, then you think to yourself…
“This doughnut won’t hurt.”
When Exercise is Play, We All Win
I know that one of the greatest joys of a parent is to watch their children having fun. But why just watch? Why not join in?
Let’s face it. We are all time-starved these days. Exercise often goes on the back burner. But exercise provides energy, the energy you need for all those activities on your plate. Exercise is crucial to your mood, health, and longevity.
I know that when your life is packed with activity, the thought of adding a workout into that schedule sounds impossible. For one thing, the word itself includes “work,” like one more chore. Here’s my idea.
10 Ways to Support a Friend Through Illness
It was April of 2010. We were going to a battalion ball, and I had on a gorgeous red dress. I had found it on clearance. It was strapless and totally different from my normal formal attire, but I decided to go for it! We had a fabulous time at the ball.
We came home that night and got ready for bed. As I was getting dressed for bed, I noticed some pain on the right side of my chest.
Then, I found the lump.
Healthy Eating: What the Rut?
There are a few things that make healthy eating difficult. Changing habits is hard, modifying the way we think about food is challenging, learning that we will have to make the choice over and over again, day in and day out, can be discouraging.
Field Problem: TRICARE Standard vs. Prime
Dear, Field Problems:
My husband left for basic Feb. 3, and of course, all of this is new to me. What do you think of the insurance? I know there is standard and prime. What are the differences, and which is better?
Heaven, Army spouse
Healthy Meals, Happy Life
Back in January, my husband and I committed to trying a little “food experiment.”
Today I am going to share our experience with you to kick off my series on Healthy Meals, Happy Life.
Keeping Your Family Fit: Eat Right
The Army’s Performance Triad focuses on three pillars for total health: sleep, exercise, and nutrition. These pillars work together to create physically healthier and emotionally happier families, in addition to directly affecting Soldiers’ on-the-job performance.