LiveWell Labs

The Blue Light Effect: Being Grateful for Technology but Protecting Yourself, Too

Do you find yourself spending more and more time staring into a screen? Whether you’re working from home, in the office, or have recently developed a TikTok addiction, screen time is a big part of our lives these days. And while screen time has increased since the global COVID-19 pandemic, it’s not only affecting adults. Why does it matter if everyone is turning to screens for entertainment, news, and to stay connected? It’s because screens are one source of blue light, a...
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Does Collagen Cause Weight Gain? Answers to the Internet’s Most-Asked Collagen Questions

Collagen is a hot topic in the world of supplements and natural health. Our team at LiveWell has reported that they get a lot of Facebook and Instagram questions about our Collagen Peptides and that they’re often the same few questions. We thought we’d share those questions and the answers here for your reference. Question: Does collagen cause diarrhea? Answer: Collagen should not cause diarrhea if taken according to the directions. If someone consumes more than the recommended...
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Collagen Recipes: For Smoothie Bowls on the Go

Looking for a fresh way to stay on your healthy path while getting those extra collagen peptides that keep you looking and feeling young? We’ve pulled together some of our favorite collagen recipes to give you a breakfast treat that will provide you with the energy you need to get through the morning, a midday snack that will satisfy, and an evening delight you’ll look forward to all day. Putting collagen in smoothies is nothing new. Like many other supplements, they can easily be in...
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How Learning an Instrument Impacts Your Brain

Life is hectic. We’re all trying to fit more into our days and juggle new rules, working from home, kids being home all the time, zoom meetings, preplanning weekly trips to the store, and trying to maintain social connections. It’s a difficult time, and everyone is feeling the stress and tension. Trying to maintain a healthy life balance can be challenging. It's often said that finding a hobby can help us achieve balance and quiet the mind. Well, we've done some research and fo...
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7 Ways to Boost Your Psychological Resilience and Overcome Stressful Situations

Stress is a fact of life for everyone. There’s no way around it, no matter how hard you try. The key to managing stress is not in avoiding it, but in handling it in a way that allows you to keep going without a lot of the negative repercussions that can come from stress. So how do you do that, manage stress without letting it get the best of you? The following tips can help you become a stress master. Don’t Down-Spiral Stress often prompts a downward spiraling effect mentally. ...
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How Anxiety Manifests in Men

How do you handle stress and anxiety? Did you know that there’s actually a difference in the way people express and experience anxiety that seems to run along gender lines? Many studies have looked at anxiety in men and women and discovered that there is indeed a difference. Women tend to suffer more from anxiety disorders and have a wider variety of anxiety-related disorders. But this doesn’t mean that men don’t have anxiety. So, while both genders have anxiety, it appears tha...
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How to Stay Focused When Working From Home

Working from home (WFH) is a new norm for many, and some people absolutely thrive when they’re allowed some flexibility with their schedules, in a space that makes them feel comfortable, and that enables them to work in their pajamas. Other people struggle to focus when they’re in a WFH situation. Their kids and spouse are always asking for things, the dog needs walking, there are so many other things you’re used to doing in your home. It’s just hard to put your attention...
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