Jamie J. Spannhake, Esq., CHC

In our busy lives, sleeping better is difficult, with all the numerous responsibilities vying for our time, we often cut back so we can have more waking hours to handle…

One way to combat anxiety and feelings of depression is to increase the levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, a kind of chemical messenger that helps…

In support of flattening the curve of infection with COVID-19, most of us are practicing social distancing and moving our professional lives from our offices to our homes. For those…

Do these things to stay healthy during cold and flu season. October to May is flu season. The 2019-2020 flu season is on track to be one of the worst…

What is Metabolic Syndrome or Syndrome X? Metabolic Syndrome and Syndrome X are two names for the same problem. It is a disorder that involves a combination of three or…

It’s spring! Finally, the sun is shining, the world is budding, the birds are chirping, and spring cleaning can begin. We usually think of spring cleaning our house, but here…

Business travel can be bad for your health. In fact, studies show that health risks increase as travel increases. Extensive travelers are 92 percent more likely to be obese and…

Most people make a New Year’s resolution related to their health. But by the end of February, more than 75 percent of them have given up. If one of your…

You can track nearly everything related to fitness with an app or wearable, or some smart combination of the two: sleep, steps, heart rate, calories, nutrition … the list goes…

While lots of things about the holidays are great, holiday travel is stressful. The roads and airports are crowded, the weather is not always cooperative, and the trips are often…