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 [...]
6 tips to help you avoid before becoming a Grinch We receive countless messages from sources that the holidays are the happiest time of the year. But for many of us, the holidays are stressful and hectic. They demand extra attention for cooking, cleaning, party planning, hosting, and talking [...]
As fun and meaningful as the winter holidays can be, it can also seem like stress and overindulgence are inevitable. But it doesn’t have to be that way. For this month’s edition of PacificSource in the Kitchen, Sabrina Black, PacificSource Well-being Program Manager, shares 5 simple tips for a [...]
When counting our blessings, good food is at the top of the list for many people. And while most of us try not to waste food, that can be challenging for a variety of reasons. With that in mind, this month’s PacificSource in the Kitchen includes tips to help [...]
4 tips to support your charitable efforts Today’s social problems can feel massive compared to our ability to quickly solve them. When faced with such challenges, two difficult questions can contribute to the solution: Which organizations are worth our time and effort? How do we prioritize our time, energy, [...]
If you feel and express thanks regularly, you’ve probably experienced how an attitude of gratitude can improve your mood. Same goes for when you’re on the receiving end of gratitude—most people are happier when they feel valued and appreciated. Positive psychology and neuroscience research back this up. And the [...]
Halloween gives us so many opportunities to be creative—costumes, activities, and, of course, food! While it might seem like candy rules this holiday, there are ways to make healthy choices while still a having a spooky good time. This month, PacificSource Well-being Program Manager Sabrina Black shares a tasty [...]
11 steps to protect your home and family Did you know more than 350,000 home fires occur every year? 50% of these fires start in the kitchen, 7% begin in the bedroom, and 6% are chimney fires. In fact, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in a five-year [...]
