4 Ways To Eat Smarter This Month
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Halloween is right around the corner! While our Halloween activities may look a little different this year because of the healthcare pandemic, there are still plenty of safe and creative ways to have a “spooktacular” time at home with you family or those in your social circle. Halloween treats are a centerpiece of excitement this
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Emotional health (or wellness) is an important part of your overall health. The National Institute of Health defines emotional wellness as the ability to successfully handle life’s stresses and adapt to change and difficult times. It’s also been described as having both an awareness of your emotions and the ability to manage and express those feelings in
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It’s that time of year when everyone is talking about the upcoming influenza (flu) season. But this year, during the worldwide healthcare pandemic, it’s even more important to recognize the signs and symptoms that accompany the flu. And because the flu shares some of the same symptoms as COVID-19, let’s take a look at some
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We bet the answer is “no.” Sleep is vital to your health and productivity. Without it, you can feel sluggish, forgetful, irritable or downright grouchy. Long-term lack of sleep can also result in frequent headaches, weight gain, and increased risk for many chronic health conditions. And with the current COVID-19 outbreak, it’s more important than
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Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu usually comes on suddenly and the symptoms of flu can include fever, sore throat, cough, muscle and body aches and
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According to the World Health Organization, every 40 seconds someone takes their own life. That’s about 800,000 deaths per year worldwide from suicide, leaving behind family members and friends to navigate this tragedy. For every suicide, 25 people make a suicide attempt and many more have serious thoughts of suicide. Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health
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There’s no doubt that this school year looks very different for most of us. But regardless of virtual vs. in-person learning, the fact remains that the start of a new school year brings with it many challenges and stress, even to the most organized family. Between coordinating schedules, carpool, sporting events and those dreaded piles
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Friday, August 21st is National Senior Citizens Day and a time to recognize the accomplishments these older adults have achieved. For centuries, cultures across the world have looked to the seniors in their communities for wisdom and knowledge. Many senior adults continue to contribute to their families and communities but oftentimes as they age, they
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