Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body? It also plays a vital role in detecting hot or cold, regulating your body temperature and protecting your muscles, bones and internal organs from outside infection and disease. The American Academy of Dermatology designates each November as Healthy Skin Month and reminds us to […]
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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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