
The Importance of Maintaining an Exercise Routine During Quarantine
By Travis Browning, Exercise Physiologist Exercise is associated with a plethora of benefits when it comes to our overall health. Heart disease, the number one cause of death in the U.S., can be prevented by regular physical activity. Not only is exercise good for your physical health, but it can also have benefits to your mental […]
Stress and Your Health
Sonal Ravichandran, MD Riverview Health Physicians Westfield Medial Stress can cause health problems when your mind doesn’t give the “all-clear” sign and your body’s alarms last for far too long. Sound like you? Read on. Relationship problems, the death of a loved one, moving into a new home—even being late for work. These are all […]

60 FREE Minutes – Use Them Wisely
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC Mark your calendar—Daylight Saving Time is Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. As the clock falls back, we are given 60 extra minutes in our weekend; let’s use that time to our benefit. Here are some steps to use as a guide to maximize those extra 60 minutes: When evaluating all elements of […]

8 Times of Year to Make a Life Change
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC There are several moments throughout the year when we are presented with opportunities to reset our habits and routines. In fact, these frequent, shorter intervals or seasons may be more manageable than aiming to make a significant change come January 1. Consider the following seasons in life as opportune times to […]

Why You Should Hang Out with Friends
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC As children, we were told to choose our friends wisely because those we associate with influence our actions. But there is more to it—our social interactions or lack thereof affect our health and well-being. Gallup research shows that socializing six hours per day is key for happiness and reduces stress. Here […]

Meal Planning for Your Personal Café
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC Our wellness coaching and nutritional counseling clients routinely request meal plans. While this is a great idea, it’s nearly impossible to figure out the personal likes and dislikes, budget, cooking style, etc., in order to create a meal plan that has perfectly balanced nutrition and is sustainable for the individual and […]
Finding Your Fit
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC Are you perplexed as to why it seems some people are continuously concerned with the shape of their body? There may be more to it than meets the eye. Let’s explore a variety of reasons that motivate others and maybe you, too, will “find your fit.” Reaching your ideal body composition […]
Use Your Technology to Improve Your Health
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist Technology is a vital part of our everyday life. It seems like all our devices can be controlled with the simple touch of a button. Any information we need can be accessed through just a few clicks. Whether we’re working from home, socializing with friends or looking for entertainment, technology […]

6 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Spring Cleaning
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC Spring is here and with that comes spring cleaning. This can be a lot of work but it usually gets our endorphins running and puts us in a good mood. This is especially true when we take full advantage of the nice weather we have been waiting on for so many […]

Walking and Talking: How Socializing During Exercise Affects Your Health
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist Hopefully by now we all know there are countless physical benefits to integrating exercise into our daily routine. Even though we may know exercise is great for us, occasionally life gets in the way or we lose our motivation to stay physically active. Whether it’s because we’ve hit a plateau […]