Health & Wellness

6 Mobile Apps for a Healthier and Happier You

Written by Olivia Putnal Tuesday, February 14 2012

Here are six mobile apps to boost your health and your happiness. Whether you’re looking to log your miles on a run, cook an impressive meal or take five to close your eyes, download one or more of these applications for your mobile device today.

Training for a Triathlon: How Your Inner Toddler Holds You Back

Written by Dina Zeckhausen Wednesday, February 08 2012

When Dina Zeckhausen was invited to work-out with a group of active women, she chose to set the alarm, lace up her shoes and climb on that bike, but she had to silence the negative voices inside her head if she was going to make it across the finish lane. This clinical psychologist went from whiner to winner thanks to the women who sweated alongside her.

The Respite: A Centre for Grief and Hope

Written by Patty Rasmussen Wednesday, February 01 2012

In 2011, three women in Charlotte, NC, Mandy Eppley, Elizabeth Berrien, and Cindy Ballaro, came together using their separate journeys though grief to start The Respite: A Centre for Grief and Hope, a place providing a holistic approach to confronting grief and loss.

Flexatarian, Pescatarian, Partyologist

Written by Patty Rasmussen Wednesday, December 28 2011

Nancy Waldeck was always a healthy chef, but a battle with stage III breast cancer turned her into a healthy chef with a greater purpose. After a career in public relations, she found her niche: cooking, teaching, and promoting a fun and healthy way of eating.