FAMILY FLEXIBILITY Smart Scheduling for Better Health
STRESS-SMART STRATEGIES Naturally, hectic schedules often lead to stress — not just for adults. In addition to providing children with all-important personal time with their parents and siblings, regular family activities can help parents better determine whether
Fulfilling life’s many demands should never come at the expense of your family’s health. If your household’s daily grind consists of juggling multiple schedules and commitments with little room
for relaxation, you’re not alone. Here are two ideas to help your family slow things down and better ensure everyone’s physical and mental well-being stays positive as the hours fly by.
their kids feel undue pressure in any area of their lives. Although positive stress can help a young person rise to challenges — for example, studying for a big test or meeting the deadline for an important assignment — too much stress can hinder a child’s coping skills and lead to anxiety and depression or physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach pains. Setting consistent daily routines — the same bedtime each night, for example, or regularly scheduling family time everyone looks forward to — will go a long way in helping them feel more in control of their days and encourage better communication with other family members.
A SCHEDULE OVERHAUL When work commitments, paying bills, coordinating transportation for your children’s extracurricular activities, and other daily obligations lead to hurried and scattered interactions among family members, the American Heart Association recommends creating a new way forward. First, look closely at everyone’s daily
schedules over a week to see where gaps may exist and which activities could be scaled back to allow for more time spent together. You can start by choosing two 30-minute slots during the week and two
hour-long slots on weekends to get everyone in one place. The goal is to have distraction-free time with your loved ones, so put away your computers and cell phones during these special moments.
Life is more than checking off items on our schedules. Any family can create a system that helps everyone feel happier and healthier in even the busiest times with only minor adjustments.
Summer, Cardio, and a Little Help From the Outside In
As I age, my approach to staying active has changed. I’m no longer chasing a new max weight in the gym or trying to be the biggest guy around. These days, I’m focused on feeling good, staying mobile, and keeping my heart in shape, which means hiking and cardio have taken the lead in my routine.
love handles. These spots can be frustrating if that fat doesn’t budge, no matter how much cardio you do.
A BOOST FROM MODERN MEDICINE That’s where GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide come into play. They help reduce visceral fat — the deeper, more dangerous fat around your organs that liposuction can’t touch. It’s a solid tool for guys trying to get healthier from the inside out. WHAT LIPOSUCTION CAN DO FOR YOU For the more visible fat on the chest, stomach, and flanks, liposuction is still a highly effective option. It’s a simple, minimally invasive procedure with small incisions and little downtime. After numbing the area and loosening the fat, we remove it gently and precisely. Results show up quickly, and, best of all, they’re long-lasting. Once those fat cells are gone, they don’t come back as long as you maintain a balanced lifestyle.
NATURE AS THERAPY (AND A WORKOUT) We’re lucky to have great trails nearby, all within about 15 minutes. I love being able to step into the woods for an hour. It’s peaceful and gives me time to reflect, pray, and mentally reset. It’s also a great way to stay active without the wear and tear of heavy lifting.
COMMON SUMMER WEIGHT STRUGGLES Summer tends to bring more awareness to body changes, especially for guys dealing with stubborn areas like the chest (gynecomastia) or
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