Why standup paddleboarding is so freaking good for you The amazing health benefits of standup paddleboarding (SUP) aren’t super well-known to most people. Mainly because the sport is still relatively new. Here’s the basic gist for those who haven’t yet heard of SUP: You stand up, sit down, or kneel on a board — which…
By Charles Merritt, Co-Founder & CEO of Buddy Insurance We’re all going a bit stir crazy, right? Maybe you trained up for some spring races, eschewing that second helping of chocolate chess pie over Christmas to keep it tight, and now, your events are all cancelled. Or, perhaps you had a killer summer trip lined…
For many of us, our routines may be a little off, and we can find ourselves feeling a bit more groggy than usual. We may be tempted to head to a drive-thru and grab a big iced coffee, but sometimes gulping a big caffeinated drink may give you a bad crash and end up making…
We have been all been there. You are starving, and you end up getting take-out, and before you know it, you are in a food coma. Cooking after a long day is the last thing most people want to do. We get that! Who has the energy to cook all week? Not to mention cleaning…
You know the feeling. You are at work, and you feel a headache coming on, and before you know it, your head is pounding. All you want to do is go home and crawl in your bed. Ugh, the worst. Headaches are very common, and it is estimated that half of the world’s population will…
Springtime means getting outside and soaking up the sun and enjoying the first days of warm weather. With closures of restaurants and gyms, it’s a great time to do some work in the yard and plant a garden. Check out your local garden center. The benefits of gardening are more than just planting healthy foods…
It is not easy to distance yourself from friends and family or change your daily routine. With constant news updates, it can be hard to disconnect and stay active. While we are adjusting to the new norm, it’s crucial to make time for you and take care of your own mental, emotional, and physical health.…
You know the feeling. It’s the middle of the night, you’re wide awake, scrolling on your phone, thinking about your to-do list for the next day, and you simply cannot fall asleep. You’re not alone. One in three adults in the U.S. report they don’t get a full night’s sleep. That’s a big deal. We…
Yep, it’s that rustic, fire-crackling, sleeping-bag-nestling, waking-up-with-the-sun time of year again: camping season. Camping, as you probably already know, takes a solid game plan and the right gear. For the fledgling Friday campers out there, we crafted a quick guide with health tips and basic camping necessities for your next camping adventure. Enjoy! Making camp…
We think it goes without saying that pets are the absolute best. They make us smile, get us moving, and enhance our snuggle sessions ten-fold. They can also double as excellent heat blankets, vacuum cleaners, and mind readers. As if you needed any more convincing that pets are awesome, pets also bring boatloads of health…
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