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5 Ways to Focus On Gratitude During the Busy Holidays - Joylux

5 Ways to Focus On Gratitude During the Busy Holidays

The most wonderful time of year often becomes the most stressful — and we often neglect to slow down to appreciate how much life has given us. As we move into the holiday season, it’s important to center your thoughts around gratitude.  Since that’s often easier said than done, Joylux...

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Emotionally & Psychologically Preparing for Retirement - Joylux

Emotionally & Psychologically Preparing for Retirement

Retirement is something we start planning far in advance. We squirrel away money in funds, map out our dream vacations, and decide what lifestyle we want to live. But how often do we think about the emotional and psychological changes we go through after we leave the office for the...

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Understanding Mammograms and Other Breast Imaging Options - Joylux

Understanding Mammograms and Other Breast Imaging Options

The American College of Radiology recommends annual breast imaging screening for all women over 40. Not only women with symptoms. Not only women with a family history of breast cancer. All women.  Breast cancer screening promotes early detection, which can prevent more aggressive treatments and improve your survival rate. As...

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Rediscovering Your Relationship After Your Kids Move Out - Joylux

Rediscovering Your Relationship After Your Kids Move Out

Your youngest child flew the coop and suddenly you are home alone with your partner. Though you’ve spent many years together anticipating this day, you wonder what to do now. Do you travel together? Remodel the house? Take up new hobbies?  If you’re like many couples, you’ll question whether you...

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Learn How Vitamin D Can Support Intimate Wellness During Menopause - Joylux

Learn How Vitamin D Can Support Intimate Wellness During Menopause

You probably know that vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium and supports bone health. But vitamin D may also be a close ally during menopause as it’s a prohormone (a substance the body converts to hormones) and not a vitamin. Before we dig into how vitamin D may be...

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Kegels & Pelvic Floor Care: Doing Kegels Correctly - Joylux

Kegels & Pelvic Floor Care: Doing Kegels Correctly

Every muscle in the body needs a good workout, including your vagina and pelvic floor. That’s where Kegels come in. Branded by Dr. Arnold Kegel in the 1940s, these exercises were originally intended to prevent urine leakage. But we later learned they benefit us in more ways than one. Maintaining...

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