We have all heard of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month but do you know what it really is? Pride Month originated in the United States to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969. This is why Pride is celebrated during the month of June to help recognize the impact that the LGBTQIA+ people have had in the world.
When you are scrolling social media how do you decide who to follow vs who not to follow? It’s probably a good idea to be selective with the content you digest for a number of mental health reasons. The average user worldwide as of 2022 spends about 147 minutes per day scrolling their social feeds. With that being said why not make sure the people you are following are inspiring and motivational?
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month was signed into law in 1978. Over the years, the recognition of the AAPI community has grown and evolved with over 24 million people in the United States falling under this umbrella.
There is no cookie-cutter answer for what is safe when it comes to working out when you are pregnant. The same rules apply for postpartum, the reason is simple; every pregnancy is different. For some women, exercising during pregnancy can be scary - there is still this idea that working out while pregnant can increase your risk of miscarriage, low birth weight, or early delivery. This is not the case, but keep in mind that every situation is different, so you want to create an open dialogue with your doctor to determine what is the right plan for you.
May is American Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI) and there are a few businesses here at Recess that we believe you should know! AAPI embodies a wide range of diverse cultures, with approximately 50 ethnic groups that have connections to Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, Hawaiian, and other Asian and Pacific Islander ancestries.
If you have always worked from home (or have just started doing so since the pandemic started), being tempted to mindlessly snack or eat while putting in your work can quickly become a regular habit. Experts Rachel Hall and Danielle Pashko break down the reasons for some of these habits and how you can work towards changing them.
With your regular busy schedule, you are most likely trying to do as much as you can within each day. Although you may be checking things off your to-do list, you might be causing yourself harm long term. Studies have actually shown that multitasking can reduce your overall performance and efficiency in the task(s) you are trying to complete.
If you have been hitting the gym frequently, revving up your regular runs, or even participating in a few fitness competitions, you may not realize that the few aches and pains you have might require a little more attention.
A greater number of women have pre-existing conditions when getting pregnant and are unaware of how conditions may hinder their pregnancy. Depending on the condition, you can be at greater risk of having a miscarriage or having a premature birth. Another possibility is the baby gaining an excessive amount of weight to the point it can disrupt the child's breathing.
Working from home has its pros and cons when it comes to your overall health. There is the presumption that your stress level is reduced by removing daily commutes and a restricted sleep schedule. Although this may be true in some cases, in other scenarios, stress levels might be elevated with the task of balancing home-life and work-life in one space.