Tag: wellness
Holiday Gift Guide: The importance of self care
By Olivia Anderson | [email protected]
Starting to think about what gifts to get for the holidays? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. As...
Del Ray celebrates wellness month in new Wellness District
By Lindsey Sullivan | [email protected]
In a neighborhood as active as Del Ray, it’s only fitting that a new “Wellness District” has been established.
In late...
Retail Therapy: Neon is the new black
By Megan Podolsky
It’s going to be an early spring this year, and everyone’s eager to see what trends blossom in Alexandria. In the coming...
Life Well Lived: Seeking positive alignment with wellness in 2020
By Mara Benner
It’s that time of year. As we cheer in the new year, and in this case, a new decade, each person usually...
Life Well Lived: Redefining aging in Alexandria
By Mara Benner
Huaorani elders are revered for their wisdom, experience and shamanic capabilities. The elders are also thought to have magical powers that younger...
Getting in shape doesn’t have to cost money
By Adi Serbaroli
People face plenty of barriers when getting themselves to exercise, but expense should not be one of them.
It’s no secret the cost...
Join the local eco-living challenge
By Mara Benner
Have you heard the name Greta Thunberg? She is the 16-year-old girl who recently orchestrated student-led demonstrations in 100 countries to bring...
Floating away stress and anxiety
By Mara Benner
What do D.C. United’s Wayne Rooney, Olympian Carl Lewis, singer-songwriter Peter Gabriel and actor Susan Sarandon all reportedly have in common? They...
Life Well Lived: Protect your health before the storm hits
By Dr. Vivek Sinha
When Hurricane Michael slammed into Florida this past month, it affected hundreds of thousands of people. Power was lost, homes were destroyed,...
Pets: How your dog affects your health
By Kim Gilliam
Scientific Reports found that dogs may help reduce their owners’ risk of cardiovascular disease through companionship and by motivating their owners to be active.
It...