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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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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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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We all feel overwhelmed and stressed at times. But with the current health crisis we are experiencing, those feelings might be even more exaggerated. During uncertain times, it’s perfectly normal for fear and anxiety to creep in as well as thoughts of anger and sadness. These feelings can leave you feeling helpless and discouraged. They
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When you think of summer, images of barbeques, swimming and outdoor fun with friends and family probably spring to mind. But while you’re out having fun in the sun, it’s important to remember you need to protect yourself from the heat. This is especially true in these mid-summer months when temperatures soar and humidity levels
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June is Men’s Health Month and an opportunity to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Between balancing time at work with family life, all too often men’s health gets put on the back burner. So, let this Men’s Health Month serve as
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Summer is a time for celebration. It’s a time for swimming, bike rides, barbecues, road trips, ballgames and beach vacations. The season also brings with it lots of treats like grilling burgers in the backyard or indulging in a cone from the ice cream truck. We often pack a lot into summer because of the
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and a time to remind ourselves, especially with the warmer weather approaching, of the danger of skin cancer and the ways we can reduce our risk of getting it. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States and nearly 5 million people each year are treated
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