by Fay Epps MS, CHHC While it’s tempting to reach for a carb-laden, sugary snack or a creamy latte for a quick shot of energy as you hit a lull in your day, it’s really only setting you up to fail in the long run. These temporary energy sources send your blood sugar wildly soaring […]
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Reconnect With Your Inner Child
by Fay Epps MS, CHHC “No matter what happens, always keep your childhood innocence. It’s the most important thing.” —Federico Fellini When was the last time you danced with abandon? Spent a lazy afternoon looking for shells by the water? Let your natural curiosity lead you on an adventure? Laughed until you snorted water from […]
Give A Little, Gain A Lot
by Fay Epps MS, CHHC Of course, you know that volunteering is a good thing, but did you also know that giving back enhances six key areas of well-being? Studies out of Vanderbilt University’s department of sociology connect volunteering with improvements in happiness, life satisfaction, self-esteem, a sense of control over life, physical health, and […]