Author Archives: Adrienne Upwork

Happy Turkey Day to our friends near and far! Today kicks off a season not only of holidays, but of hibernation and, for far too many, weight gain. Make a commitment today to consider the benefits – or detriments – of the foods you choose to put into your body. We’ll start with a few […]

November is American Diabetes Month and this Saturday, we’ll celebrate World Diabetes Day. There are more than 34 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes and among those who have died from COVID-19, 40 percent were living with the disease (diabetes.org). As the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the country with no end in sight, it is […]

On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, we celebrated Veterans Day – a public holiday held on the anniversary of the end of World War I to honor United States veterans and victims of all wars. As many of us live our comfortable lives – as comfortable as they can be in the midst of a pandemic […]

We’re a few days into the time change. How are you adjusting? For some, losing an hour of daylight in the fall feels natural and is part of the preparation for a few months of hibernation, but for others, the upcoming colder months can completely throw things off and can even lead to an increase […]

As if the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases is not enough, we’re also coming up against the annual cold and flu season. It will be hard for Americans (and doctors) to tell the difference without testing for the coronavirus and the various types of influenza viruses. The best way to get through the season? Try […]

If you are feeling a little depleted during these uncertain times, either mentally due to worry, or physically because of long hours or a changing schedule, it’s time to listen to your body. The body and mind have incredible ways of alerting us that something may be off and sometimes just a quick adjustment in […]

We’re half way through October. The air is getting chilly in most places, the leaves are beginning to change and drop, and soon pumpkins and skeletons will be replaced with Christmas trees and twinkling lights. But before department stores and online retailers hurry us from holiday to holiday, let’s not forget about a few important […]

Recent news in Washington and across the country should have everyone’s ears on high alert. If nothing else, the president’s diagnosis with COVID-19 and subsequent White House outbreak should serve as a reminder that there are REALLY simple, but critical measures we can all be taking on a daily basis that not only protect our […]

If the lines between work and personal life have become blurred for you, then that probably means you have little time for anything else. In our current situation, we’re always connected for work and school because of remote employment and learning. And if we’re not working from home, the daily demands and heavy news leave […]

When you think about the word “breathe” what comes to mind? We tend to think of the act of breathing as something that is effortless or automatic. But when we become stressed, our bodies take on a life of their own. Raising our shoulders leaves us tense and unable to relax, keeping our faces tensed […]