Shandra Martinez

Articles

Family Health
Childhood Cancer Survivor Helps Others Through Make-A-Wish 
Virtual Well-Being
Physical Activity and Older Adults
Peaceful Woman Asleep In Bed As Day Break Through Curtains
Health and Wellness
How the Shift in Daylight Hours Affects Sleep
People in a water tunnel.
Mental Health
What is Blue Mind Theory?
Community
How Simple Acts of Kindness Can Be Good for Your Health
Overworked healthcare worker stressed at home
Health and Wellness
Anxiety at Work: What to Do About It?
Community
How to Maintain Your Mental Health This Winter
Virtual Well-Being
Swedish Death Cleaning
Podcast
Michigan Bucket List: Winter Edition
Virtual Well-Being
Design Your 2024 Well-Being Roadmap
Virtual Well-Being
How to Prepare for a Mentally and Physically Healthy Winter
Podcast
How to Recover from Burnout
Virtual Well-Being
Benefits of a Regular Meditation Practice
Virtual Well-Being
Building Healthy Pizza from the Crust Up
Prevention
Survival Rates Increasing from Devastating Illnesses
Podcast
How to Start and Maintain a Routine
Virtual Well-Being
Curious About Reflective Writing? Try This Activity
Virtual Well-Being
Understanding Types of Grief and How to Cope
Podcast
Food Facts You’ve Heard, But Aren’t True
Virtual Well-Being
What Horses Can Teach Us
Virtual Well-Being
Symptoms and Behaviors Around Suicide
Virtual Well-Being
Clear the Clutter, Clear the Mind
Podcast
Are These Social Trends Harming Your Skin?
Virtual Well-Being
Using the Power of Radical Acceptance
Virtual Well-Being
Tips for Good Power Napping
Community
After Living with Undiagnosed ADHD for Most of Her Life, Woman Finds Answers, Happiness
Virtual Well-Being
Use the Dutch Concept Niksen to Address Employee Stress and Burnout
Virtual Well-Being
Learn to Make a Conscious Choice to Respond, Not React
Podcast
Ways Dehydration is Affecting You That You Didn’t Realize
Virtual Well-Being
Friendship and Well-being
Virtual Well-Being
Fishing and Your Well-Being
Virtual Well-Being
Celebrate Your Age
Virtual Well-Being
Strategies to Avoid Procrastinating When It Comes to Your Healthy Habits
Virtual Well-Being
The Benefits of Exercising Outdoors
Podcast
Are Food Additives Harmful to Our Health?
Podcast
How Chronic Stress Impacts Our Weight
Podcast
Can Food Impact Your Lifespan by the Minute?
Virtual Well-Being
Try Age-Old Rucking to Boost Your Modern Workout
Virtual Well-Being
Keeping the Pelvic Floor Healthy
Podcast
Is Organic Food Overrated or Underrated?
Podcast
How to Maintain Balance Between Mental and Physical Health
Virtual Well-Being
Birds and Well-Being
Virtual Well-Being
Functional Training for Everyday Living
Virtual Well-Being
Benefits of Cold Water Immersion
Podcast
The Benefits of Starting a Garden
Podcast
How to Know When Stress Becomes Chronic
Virtual Well-Being
What to Know About Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts
Health and Wellness
The Importance of Physical Activity for Seniors
Community
Seven Tips for a Successful Garden
Health and Wellness
Tips for Reducing Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Community
Tips for Avoiding Caregiver Burnout
Community
What to Look for When Reading Food Labels
Community
Feeling Tired? Try This 14-Day Sleep Hygiene Challenge
Community
Understanding Food Waste and Expiration Dates
Community
Hygge Your Home or Office
Mental Health
Playing an Instrument Has Brain Benefits
Community
Developing a Positive Mindset 
Community
Steps to Creating a Budget
Community
Are These Health Drinks Actually Healthy?
Community
What Your Mouth Says About Your Health
Mental Health
Remaining Mindful During the Review Process
Health and Wellness
Senior Brain Health
Mental Health
Enjoy the Swedish Tradition of Fika
Coverage
College Student Health Care Checklist
Prevention
Should You Use a Neti Pot?
Health and Wellness
Charcuterie Board Basics
Mental Health
Conquering Family Stress During the Holidays
Preventive Care
Breast Cancer — What You Can Control
Health and Wellness
What to Know About Holiday Meal Myths
Health and Wellness
Prioritize Your Self-Care
Chronic Conditions
How Sugar Impacts People Living with Diabetes
Community
How to Experience a Sound Bath
Community
How to be Mindful During the Holidays
Health and Wellness
Fiber and Gut Health
Using hand sanitizer rubbing it on hands
Flu Season
When Does Hand Sanitizer Expire?
I'll always be here to support her
Mental Health
How to Be a Good Friend When Someone is Grieving 
Eric Hipple
Mental Health
Eric Hipple Discusses Suicide Prevention
Morning Routine. Happy Young Arab Couple Getting Ready Together Near Mirror In Bathroom, Woman Applying Moisturising Cream While Man Using Shave Foam, Selective Focus On Reflection, Free Space
Mental Health
Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin 
Closeup front view of a senior couple jogging in a forest and having fun. The next moment gentleman stumbles over tree trunk and falls.
Health and Wellness
Risk Factors That Lead to Falls and How to Prevent Them
Beautiful blonde woman sitting on couch in living room under blanket eating chokolate donat watching something exciting interesting on television having health problem
Mental Health
How to Deal With What Drives Our Emotional Eating
Asian woman suffering from eye strain tired from overwork on computer screen
Community
The Real Impact of Blue Light on Your Eyes 
Sweaty older lady using paper waving fan.
Health and Wellness
Navigating the Menopause Journey
Concentrated gynecologist listening to her patient complaints
Health and Wellness
Understanding the Causes of Urinary Incontinence 
Smörgåsbord with pickled herring and snaps
Community
Explore Cultures Through Healthy Cuisine 
Man suffering from stomachache.
Community
Why It’s Important & How to Take Care of Your Gut 
Business professionals clapping hands in a meeting
Mental Health
Releasing the Reins of External Validation
Young woman having her teeth checked during appointment at dentist's office.
Mental Health
The Oral Health and Well-Being Connection
Disabled friends
Mental Health
Friendships and Longevity
Woman stroking her pet dog at office
Mental Health
Pets and Well-Being  
Doing Burpees at the Park
Mental Health
Strength Training Challenge 
Workers doing stretching exercises in a business meeting at the office
Mental Health
Well-Being for a Thriving Life 
Happy senior woman dancing in her garden
Mental Health
Applying Resilience to Failure 
Gay Male Couple With Daughter Walking Through Fall Woodland
Mental Health
The Benefits of Green Exercise 
Man talking to woman in wheelchair
Mental Health
Talking to Strangers Can Improve Your Well-Being  
Young adult woman relaxing at home, sitting on the sofa
Mental Health
Cultivating Relaxation in Daily Life 
Woman writing into her diary.
Community
Self-reflection of Your Past 168 Hours  
Our Healthy Lifestyle
Mental Health
Nutrition Challenge: Eat Three Vegetables a Day for 21 Days
Female Neighbor Helping Senior Woman With Shopping
Mental Health
Random Acts of Kindness Boost Your Well-Being
Smiling African American mother and son coloring together.
Mental Health
Creating Mindful Art
Digital Detox
Mental Health
Digital Detox to Reconnect with Yourself
Privacy
Careers
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