Posts by Monica Johnstone

Health & Wellness #91: The “Third Place”: Why Social Connection Outside of Home and Work Is Vital for Longevity

For decades, modern routines have pivoted around two fixed points: the first place (home) and the second[…]

Health & Wellness Decision Fatigue #89: How to Automate Your Health Choices to Save Willpower

Have you ever wondered why it is so easy to eat a healthy breakfast, but so hard[…]

Health & Wellness #87: Indoor Air Quality: The Best Houseplants and Filters for a “Clean Air” Home

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor concentrations of certain pollutants are frequently 2 to[…]

Health & Wellness #85: Recalibrating Focus: A Practical, Science-Based Guide to Dopamine Fasting

In today’s hyper-connected environment, our attention is constantly solicited by notifications, algorithmic feeds, emotional eating cues, and[…]

Health & Wellness #43: Food Labels: Your Guide to Smart Snacking!

Have you ever looked at a food package and felt confused? You’re not alone! Food companies sometimes[…]

Health & Wellness #42: The “Real Food” Revolution: Unpacking the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines

  For the first time in nearly 50 years, the federal government has fundamentally flipped the script[…]

Health & Wellness #35: The “Junk Food” Revelation: Is Your Fuel Steel or Scrap?

At Child-Adult Resource Services, we are all about finding the right tools to help people thrive. Sometimes,[…]