Whether you are an early riser or night owl, good sleep is crucial to your overall well-being. Just like diet and exercise, healthy sleep habits benefit everything from your mood and skin to weight and productivity. So, give your body the rest it needs with our helpful tips for achieving the best sleep of your […]
From a bulging belly to sleepless nights, the health effects of stress are even more serious than you might think.
Have you ever run into a room only to forget what you were looking for? Walked into a store for milk—and left with no milk? If you are feeling out of focus lately, join the club. In our fast-paced, modern world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and get off task. Besides slowing down and cutting […]
February is American Heart Month, which is an opportune time to show your heart some much-deserved TLC by picking up some healthy new habits. First, though, here’s a primer on why the heart gets a month all to itself: Thirty-three percent of U.S. adults are estimated to have hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure. […]
Make It Better’s founder and chief visionary officer recounts how two difficult experiences reminded her of the value of community, and paying it forward.
Looking for new ways to elevate your wellness routine in 2020? From oat milk to adaptogens, we’ve explained some of the buzziest health trends of the year. Light your palo santo, get out your jade-roller, and give one of these trends a try. Plant-Based Meat Plant-based meat went mainstream in 2019 (even making an impact […]
Feeling the need to practice some much-needed self care or take a mental health break? Finding time for rest and relaxation is critical to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. According to Mental Health America, “Deep relaxation, like meditation, when practiced regularly not only relieves stress and anxiety, but also is shown to improve mood… it can […]
By now you have surely heard the buzz — as of Jan. 1, 2020, marijuana is fully legal in Illinois. Joining 11 other states, including Michigan, Oregon, and California, Illinois is primed to capitalize on the weed sales that other states have enjoyed (Colorado recently exceeded $1 billion in marijuana state revenue). It may seem […]
A soft, hollow ring echoes through Kirsten Cimino’s second-grade class. Immediately, her students’ attention is drawn to the woman at the front of their classroom, their mindfulness facilitator, Katie Kolbe. The chatter stops, little bodies shifting and straightening to sit tall. As Katie rings the singing bowl a second time, the room falls silent. It’s […]
Approximately one in five adults in the U.S. — 43.8 million — experiences mental illness in a given year. Left untreated, the resulting symptoms, side effects, and outcomes range from alcoholism and drug addiction to incarceration, homelessness, and suicide. Yet the majority of those affected by mental illness live without treatment. Along a spectrum that […]
