8 expert tips to boost your wellness this month

We’re halfway through National Wellness Month, making it an ideal moment to reassess your health goals. To keep you motivated and on track, we’ve gathered eight expert-backed tips that can help you refresh your routine, boost your well-being and make the most of the remaining days of the month — and beyond. Practice mindfulness Sylvia Rascon teaches yoga at the Lower East Side Harm Reduction Center free of charge, hoping it helps the participants focus less on life’s problems, and more on the solutions they can find in themselves. In the age of honking horns, constant emails and never-ending blue light computer screens, practicing mindfulness is key. “Anchoring to the breath helps to control intrusive thoughts of self-judgement,” Klein said. Betty Klein, health and wellness specialist for Healthy IU, suggests focusing on the breath. Silently count your inhalations and exhalations, in (one), out (two), in (three), out (four) and so on. Get some sleep Steven Lalevich, registered dietician for Healthy IU, says adults should prioritize sleep to stay well. Adults should aim for seven to nine hours each night consistently for the best results. Eat nutritious foods Green diet and sport healthy lifestyle concept with heart Being busy sometimes means...