Healthy Tips: tiny bits of knowledge

Going to a restorative yoga class after work  helps me to stretch out and avoid muscle strain from sitting at a desk in front of a computer all day. Plus I always feel taller and stress-free after yoga practice.

— Cathleen, Newport, RI

Splurge and buy flowers for your desk.

— a little bird

I don’t have a car so that means I do a lot of walking. And when the distance is too far to walk, I take public transportation which is a step toward reducing my carbon footprint.

— Helen

Taking a dance or strength/tone class 2-4 times a week is very beneficial to me. And when I can’t make it, I use the stretching and slow breathing techniques at home to alleviate workday stress!

— Cyndie

Nothing like a Sunday morning crossword puzzle to keep the mind healthy and active.

— Alanna

I’ve found that a bit of acupressure really helps when I have trouble falling asleep at night. I just slowly rub my temples in a circular motion, with my eyes closed. Very relaxing.

— John

Ever since I was a kid, a cup of warm milk flavored with nutmeg has does wonders to reduce stress and calm me down at the end of a long day.

— Joseph

Forgive yourself for eating something “bad” or not going to the gym for a week. Healthy living is about what you are going to do NOW and in the future. Whatever you might have done is already in the past.

— Crystal

Remember to pause and count to ten when things get out of hand. Sometimes just that short pause is all it takes to keep your cool.

— Christina S