For Anne Yates Burst, a professional artist for nearly 70 years, creativity — the New Vitamin C — has always been a passion. Burst, a long-time Winter Park resident who at a young age met creative giants the likes of Ernest Hemingway and Lilly Pulitzer, credits that early passion for the first work in a…
Taking small steps towards big change is the best way to establish healthy habits, and that’s true in the kitchen, too. Join Chef Collette Haw of Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen at the Center for Health & Wellbeing every Monday beginning this January on the CHWB Facebook page for “Small Bites with Chef Collette.” Chef…
Although we put a lot of emphasize on the health of our hearts, our brains are arguably the most important organ in our bodies. Studies show that factors like depression, social isolation, alcohol use, sleep disorders, insufficient education, and hearing loss all affect a healthy mind, which affects how we breathe, make choices, and so forth. Exercising regularly, getting plenty of sleep, maintaining healthy eating habits, and staying…
Wellbeing is a modern word with ancient roots and can feel like it’s an all-or-nothing pursuit — like if you don’t have time to do it all perfectly, you might as well not bother with anything at all. But even small, simple changes — that extend beyond Physical Wellbeing — can drastically improve your overall…
Fatherhood changes everything. It’s exciting, difficult, and fun. In honor of the month when we celebrate fathers and father figures everywhere, we sat down with representatives from each service at the Center for Health & Wellbeing (CHWB) to learn about their experiences on fatherhood and hear what it means to them. These fathers also share their health tips on how you, too, can focus on your wellbeing. During this series,…
You’ve heard the phrase “healthy starts at home,” and while entirely accurate, a more apt expression on the source of health is “healthy starts at home and in our communities.” That’s why this June at the Center for Health & Wellbeing we’re focusing on just that – healthy homes and communities. Because how we treat…
Fatherhood changes everything. It’s exciting, difficult and fun. In honor of the month when we celebrate fathers and father figures everywhere, we sat down with representatives from each service at the Center for Health & Wellbeing (CHWB) to learn more about their experiences with fatherhood and what it means to them. These fathers also share…
Motherhood. It’s exhausting, time-consuming, inspiring and purpose-giving. It makes you question everything, while also giving you the feeling that you know it all. Even though it’s a beautiful journey that both mom and dad go through, it’s proven that motherhood can drain mom’s resources while making her susceptible to mental, emotional and physical health challenges….
Motherhood. It’s exhausting, time-consuming, inspiring and purpose-giving. It makes you question everything, while also giving you the feeling that you know it all. Even though it’s a beautiful journey that both mom and dad go through, it’s proven that motherhood can drain mom’s resources while making her susceptible to mental, emotional and physical health challenges….
A year ago today, the world was on full lockdown. Businesses were closing, families were staying home, students and teachers began remote schooling. We entered a global pandemic, with set expectations that it would only last a few months, if not weeks. A year and change later, many of us are returning to in-person work…
Food is fuel. Food is medicine. Food is memories. It’s so easy to get caught up in this year’s trendy diet that we forget our nourishment can mean much more than what’s on our plate or what calories we’re consuming. Whether it’s feeling inspired, hoping for the best or cherishing the moments that take our…
Many of us are probably too scared or hesitant to tell ourselves that 2021 will be our year. The dumpster fire of 2020 really proved that anything is possible in this world and anything can ultimately muck up our plans. We’re here to tell you that it’s okay to be skeptical and nervous for the…
