For today’s news and culture update, here are 3 ways to get you thinking more about your health:

1. Take a vacation!

Getting away, unplugging…it can all add up to better concentration, less stress, and other  health implications. But what does this really mean? Since we can’t take vacations all the time, I found myself appreciating the daily moments I take to be alone with God in prayer–unplugged and listening. Those moments and hours can feel just as good or better than a vacation. Although I certainly appreciated the 5 days I recently spent relaxing away from my desk with my husband. Perhaps you’ve recently taken a breather yourself. What did you notice about its effect on your well-being?

Read: Want to stay healthy? Take a vacation

2. What you don’t know, can’t hurt you . . .

Surprised by what you know about placebos? Try nocebos, or the negative effects that can come from thinking something is harming you when it’s only a suggestion. When one guy Continue reading →