Check out the Jan. 2023 Be Well newsletter from EMI. Stories include:
- From Lifespan to Healthspan - Our lifespan is defined as the number of years we’re alive. In the U.S., the average is about 77 years. But living for longer is not the only goal you should focus on. It’s also vital to think about your healthspan as the period of life spent in good health. That means we don’t just live long; we live well.
- Food as Medicine - Nutrition is often promoted as a way to prevent or treat different chronic diseases, and you may have heard the expression “food as medicine.” In the right context, this term refers to prioritizing a balanced diet in an individual’s health plan, with the goal of preventing disease, reducing symptoms or treating certain conditions.
- Beat the January Blahs - Feeling down at the start of your new year? As the days get shorter, many people find themselves feeling low and unmotivated, especially after holiday festivities and leftover credit card debt. For many of us, adapting to a new period can be rough on our mental health and lead to depression.
- Morning Timesaving Hacks - You don’t have to feel rushed getting ready for work each day. The secret? Try incorporating some habits into your routine and you may even have time to spare before your workday starts.