New research from a sampling of over 40,000 college students in the UK, Canada and the USA shows young people are agitated and struggling with perfectionism. Each participated in a survey called a Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale. Perfectionism is having excessively high personal standards and being overly critical of oneself. Health consequences from perfectionism can include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, suicidal thinking, and physical illnesses. Young people perceive that others…

You already know that you should exercise regularly, but let's discuss your salt intake. Your heart and salt are not buddies. Reducing your risk of salt, especially if you have a family history of high blood pressure or heart disease, could help save your life. When you consume salt, you make it more difficult for your kidneys to gather fluid and for you to urinate, which leads to fluid retention. This fluid raises your blood pressure, and in turn, puts strain on your heart. The tiny blood…

Exercise can improve your memory. Scientists found that six weeks of intense exercise - short bouts of interval training over the course of 20 minutes - produced significant improvements in memory, specifically something called "high-interference memory." That's the type of memory that allows you to identify your car and distinguish it among others that look just like it and to remember its location. (Talk to your doctor about exercise, but now you have another reason to get moving!)

If worries feel excessive and out of your control, it's time to call an EAP or a mental health professional and get relief. Anxiety is a common complaint among employees of all ages, particularly among employees of all ages, particularly younger workers. You know it's time to get help if you feel worries consume too much of your working hours, interfere with sleep, affect your happiness and ability to relax, and perpetuate feelings of general dissatisfaction. Don't be fooled; disruptive anxiety…

Middle-aged men waiting for motivation to start an exercise program have some good news - the exercise does not need to be that vigorous or take that long to do a lot of good. And, if you weren't an exercise dynamo in your 20s or 30s, you haven't lost ground in preventing heart disease. The key is to start now. Twenty minutes a day is enough to get solid benefits -- a 21% reduced risk of heart failure! Inactivity raises your risk 69% for early heart failure. You don't have to overdo it. The…

Being energetic at work is more than avoiding the sluggish feeling after lunch. When you're energetic, you possess and exhibit energy in abundance that's an obvious part of a vigorous work style and temperament. Employers value energetic employees for a key reason -- their energy is contagious as they engage, create, and participate effectively with teams. You don't have to undergo a personality transformation to be more energetic.

1) Start with regular exercise and stress management…

What is Self-Care?

It seems self-care is the buzz word lately. What is self-care and why should one incorporate it into their life? Self-care can best be defined as an active and individual choice to engage in the activities required to gain or maintain an optimal level of overall health. Self-care is adopting healthy lifestyle changes, stress management behaviors and taking care of yourself. 

Self-care started as a holistic approach to healthcare with suggestions to exercise, eat healthy,…

It is time for reinforcing health and nutritious eating habits.  But a good reminder is to always check with your doctor before making any dietary changes. Here are some tips to help you get started making healthy choices.

• Ditch the diet mentality. Healthy eating is a way of life, not a quick fix. There are many types of "diets" and not every diet is going to work for every person. Listen to your body and experiment with different foods to see what works best for you.
• Set healthy, realistic…

Who Gets Anxiety?

Everyone gets nervous at one time or another. Most of us have had "butterflies" before giving a speech or sweaty palms during job interviews. But when anxiety continues and is experienced on a regular basis, it may be that the individual is suffering from an anxiety disorder. 

What is Anxiety?

Anxiety is a powerful feeling characterized by an uncomfortable sense of inner turmoil. People who suffer anxiety often feel like they have lost control over their lives. They may…