Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and you don’t need a partner to celebrate! You can commemorate this holiday by practicing self-love. Self-love is a regard for one’s own well-being and happiness which can include appreciating yourself, doing things that make you happy and practicing acts of self-care. Our days consist of helping and showing our appreciation for others whether it’s your partner, kids, grandkids, or friends. But rarely do we acknowledge ourselves and the accomplishments we make each day. Practicing self-love can seem like a selfish and egocentric task, but it truly a ..read more

At some point, anxiety and stress affect everyone. They can manifest differently in different people, and the level of anxiety one experiences can vary, but there is one thing for certain: there are ways to manage anxiety, even if it feels out of control. Of course, if anxiety is affecting your everyday life and getting in the way of your daily productivity for an extended period, please seek assistance. Find Help Information about causes and treatment goes a long way in helping to understand anxiety and stress, but there are also some physical and mental things you can do when feeling a ..read more

Happy Thanksgiving from Live Your Life! We wanted to send our best wishes to you and your loved ones on this day dedicated to giving thanks. We are grateful for our staff, clients, and family, and look forward to this day to spend quality time with our friends and family. Whether you had to travel by plane or car or simply stayed at home, we hope you can spend the day eating, talking, and laughing with your closest family and friends. We appreciate all your support over the years and wouldn’t be here today without you. We value our relationships and the opportunity to continue our mission of ..read more

Anxiety is a normal response to stress. But when it becomes hard to control and affects your day-to-day life, it can be disabling. Anxiety disorders affect nearly 1 in 5 adults in the United States.Women are more than twice as likely as men to get an anxiety disorder in their lifetime. What is anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or fear about an event or situation. It is a normal reaction to stress. It helps you stay alert for a challenging situation at work, study harder for an exam, or remain focused on an important speech. In general, it helps you cope. But anxiety ca ..read more

Devoting a little time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting the health of your heart. Simple self-care, such as taking a moment to de-stress, giving yourself time to move more, preparing healthier meals, and not cheating on sleep can all benefit your heart. And that’s a good thing, because heart disease is largely preventable and focusing on improving your heart health has never been more important. Heart disease is a leading cause of death for women and men in the United States, and many Americans remain at risk of getting it, according to the National Heart, Lu ..read more

Living a healthy lifestyle becomes even more important for better aging. The things we do to keep body and heart healthy—nutritious diet, physical activity, and social connections – also can help promote brain health and wellness. Here are 10 steps for successful aging: Eat Well: Adopt a low-fat diet high on fruits and veggies, like strawberries, blueberries and broccoli. Take daily vitamins. Limit intake of red meats, fried and processed foods, salt and sugar.  In general, foods that are “heart healthy” are also “brain healthy.” Stay Active: Physical activity increases blood flow to th ..read more