In 1949, Mental Health America designated May as Mental Health Month with a goal of encouraging everyone to better understand the importance of mental health. Your mental health refers to your emotional, social, and psychological wellness. This year, the theme is Look Around, Look Within …
You often hear about the challenges of losing weight, but keeping it off can be just as tricky. Healthy weight management is about more than what you eat. It’s about long-term lifestyle changes that become habits. As we prepare for the upcoming summer months, let’s …
Gratitude has been shown to improve both mental and physical health. In today’s blog post, let’s consider why it’s an important part of a healthy lifestyle and share some questions to guide your daily gratitude practice. Research links a negative mindset to poor heart health, …
Fall is a busy time of year. Between school sports, special activities, and Halloween prep (everything from a visit to the pumpkin patch to the hunt for the perfect costume) — not to mention work and school! — it’s common to feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, there …
Suicide is a serious public health problem, with rates significantly increasing in recent years. Did you know? It is the leading cause of death in the United States and led to nearly 46,000 deaths in 2020. In 2020, an estimated 12.2 million adults thought seriously …
Can you believe we’re over halfway through 2022 already? Now is a great time to check in with the health goals that you set in January. If you’re not where you wanted to be, don’t worry! There’s still plenty of time to reach your goals …
Happy New Year! For many people, January is a time marked by reflection and resolutions. It’s a chance to adopt a reenergized perspective. And let’s face it: After another challenging year, we are all in need of a fresh start, especially when it comes to …
It’s hard to believe that January is almost here! Many of you are probably looking forward to a much-needed fresh start after another crazy 12 months. The beginning of the year is a perfect opportunity to really focus on your goals and set yourself up …
As summer comes to a close and you return to the daily grind of work, school, and other commitments, you may find yourself feeling tired, especially around 3 p.m. when the afternoon slump often hits. Before you reach for another cup of caffeine, work one …
School’s out, and summer’s here! Thankfully, this year, these warm-weather months align with the end of COVID-19 restrictions in many places and the ability to safely travel again. Summer vacation, here we come! Five General Travel Tips Given that many of us have been hunkered …