Holding on to negative emotions for longer than you need to can impact your daily life. Over time, it can affect your long-term health too. But there are ways to let go of negative emotions and move forward. Here are some helpful tips. Please note: The advice given here [...]
Statistics related to breast cancer—whether referring to age, gender, diagnoses, survivors, or deaths—are a common way to tell the story of this disease and its impact. However, important as they are, numbers and facts can feel pretty abstract. The following article offers more details behind the numbers, as well [...]
Social media and news can help you stay connected and informed. However, all that information can also be overwhelming, and it can disrupt your day. It can be easy to develop unintentional habits. Here are seven tips for using social media and news in a healthy way. Know your [...]
Our well-being is affected by the world around us and the community we cultivate. Explore what your community has to offer by checking out your local resources for the following services. Need help finding a resource? Call 211 for free and confidential information about resources in your community. This [...]
Simply put, ergonomics is the science of designing an environment to fit the worker, so the work is safer and more efficient. A primary goal of ergonomics is to reduce the risk of injury, which reduces healthcare costs. In addition, with good ergonomics, you’ll enjoy increased productivity, better overall [...]
Depression is a common mental health disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It can cause feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities that were once enjoyable. While there are many treatments available for depression, including medication and therapy, exercise has emerged as an effective [...]
Understanding the different ways your team works Do you know what Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Simone Biles, and Albert Einstein all have in common? They all have neurodivergent minds. People who are neurodivergent have differences in the way their brain works, including strengths or difficulties that differ from those [...]
Colorectal cancer (often called colon cancer, for short) is more common and more deadly than you might realize. It’s the fourth most common cancer in the United States, not counting skin cancers. And more than 50,000 people die from colorectal cancer each year. The good news is that colorectal [...]
Healthy personal relationships can provide support and help reduce stress. In addition, studies indicate that people with close friends and family may live longer and experience fewer illnesses. Want to give your relationships a boost? Try the following: Prioritize time with friends and family. Spending time with others can [...]
Doctors are experts on medical care. But you are the expert on yourself and your life. That's why it's important to be an active patient. When you're actively involved in decisions about your care, you can be sure your choices reflect your values and beliefs. 7 ways to become [...]
