October Well-Being Tips

• 8 Healthy Reasons to Love Fall. Poet William Cullen Bryant called Autumn, “… the year’s last, loveliest smile.” Fall is a perfect time to enjoy “color therapy,” seasonal foods, an extra hour of sleep, better hair days, and much more. It can become a time of refreshment and relaxation and an avenue for developing a new outlook on your daily routine.
• More is Better. We’ve all heard that adults need about 150 hours of exercise each week to stay healthy, but is that moderate or vigorous exercise? Does carrying groceries in from the car count? This article goes into detail about exercise recommendations and categories of activity. The bottom line is the more you do, the better you’ll feel.
• What’s Cookin’ This Autumn? Try skipping “fast food,” even if you’re in a hurry. Roasted squash, cauliflower soup, and sesame salmon: They’re all on the menu in this comprehensive fall recipe collection from the BBC’s Goodfood. Pick one for this weekend’s dinner or try all 86 as the cool days unwind. Cooking healthy doesn’t have to take a lot of time.