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Breathing exercises help your lungs work more efficiently by removing stale air and increasing oxygen levels in your blood. These exercises can help improve lung capacity, reduce blood pressure, and make breathing easier.

The sound of moving water, chirping birds, and rustling leaves helps us reconnect with nature. In some ways, nature may even help us reconnect with ourselves.

“It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.”

How many times have you heard that? Have you thought about what it means for your lungs?

Computers, smart phones, e-readers, and tablets have all become a part of normal day-to-day life, but digital screens affect your eyes differently than printed material.

Sleep Apnea is a disorder that affects roughly 5 to 10% of people around the globe.1 The word “apnea” translates to “breathless,” which aptly describes the symptoms commonly associated with the condition.

It is easy to take sleep for granted if you have never struggled with insomnia (the inability to sleep), but not getting enough sleep can disrupt your physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.

As we head into the season of R&R, our June wellness theme is all about that first R: Rest.

Even for those who don’t experience mental illness, there are things you can do to bolster your mood and help weather the storms of life.

It is rare to feel good all the time. Most people experience periods of highs and lows throughout their lives. Knowing how to recognize when you are not okay can help protect your mental health.

Here are some signs that you might not be okay:

It is normal to feel disappointed, sad, frustrated, or angry when life does not happen the way you hoped it would. In fact, negative emotions are as natural as positive ones. However, when negative feelings linger for long stretches of time, or disrupt your relationships, it may indicate something more is going on.