Oralia Acosta

Daily exposure to natural light — especially early in the day (known as first sun), has been shown to reduce systemic inflammation. It supports the production of nitric oxide, which improves blood flow, lowers blood pressure, and helps calm inflammatory responses.

Summer produce is packed with water, electrolytes, and antioxidants — which means it not only tastes amazing, it hydrates you from the inside out. That’s a win for your cells, your skin, and your stamina.

Summer is the perfect time to eat light, stay cool, and boost clarity. The right midday meal keeps your brain sharp, your digestion smooth, and your mood lifted — all essential for making moves, not excuses.

Studies show that exposure to natural light increases activity in the prefrontal cortex, the area of the brain responsible for creative thinking, decision-making, and innovation. It also boosts dopamine, the neurotransmitter that drives motivation and curiosity.

Lack of sleep doesn’t just make you tired. It makes you slower. Less creative. Emotionally reactive. Studies show that chronic sleep loss impairs cognitive function, memory, and judgment — the exact tools you need to lead well.

✍️By Oralia Acosta | WBN News | June 8, 2025 | Click HERE for your FREE Subscription to WBN News and/or to be a Contributor. Here’s something we don’t talk about enough: stress creates heat. When you're juggling meetings, deadlines, and 100-degree weather, your nervous system runs hot

✍️By Oralia Acosta | WBN News | June 7, 2025 | Click HERE for your FREE Subscription to WBN News and/or to be a Contributor. Summer in Southeast Texas or other subtropical don't mess around — and if you’re trying to fit workouts into your leadership lifestyle, timing is everything.

✍️By Oralia Acosta | WBN News | June 6, 2025 | Click HERE for your FREE Subscription to WBN News and/or to be a Contributor. As a business owner, your brain is your most valuable asset. Decisions, strategy, communication — they all rely on your ability to think clearly. And believe it or