Winter is coming. And with it, comes a variety of challenges to a healthy lifestyle: shorter days, longer nights, less exercise, and more couch time. Not to mention the start of cold and flu season.

October is here, and with it, we turn our attention to the scariest festivity of the year…Halloween!

Yes, Halloween is our annual celebration of all things that go bump in the night, making us jump at our own shadows. The question is, if it’s so creepy, why is it celebrated by an estimated 70% of the U.S. population and loved by children and adults alike?

Well, ignoring the sugar intake, it seems there are some real benefits to fright night.

With the holiday season fast approaching, we wanted to remind you of two ways you could put some extra money in your pocket to help make the holidays even merrier.

Fall is in the air.

The earthy smell of leaves, the crisp weather, the warming of apple cider, the excitement of Oktoberfest. The fall season is a favorite time for many, in part thanks to the fall festivals and fairs that pop up across the country throughout the season.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received more than 2.1 million fraud reports from consumers in 2020, with imposter scams remaining the most common type of fraud reported. In their latest 2021 update, the FTC reported that financial loses to scams is up 50% when compared to the same period last year.

Art might be in the eye of the beholder, but the benefits of viewing artwork cannot be denied.

Studies have shown that viewing art can positively impact your health and well-being in several essential ways, like lowering anxiety and depression and boosting critical thinking skills.