Supportive communication provides you with validation, empathy, and a sense of understanding—all of which are crucial to promoting mental health. In stressful environments or situations, poor communication can make matters worse, even creating additional conflict. To overcome this, it’s important to understand what supportive communication looks like, the challenges of [...]
Written by Christa M., RDN, LD, CHWC Let's be honest: Making healthy food choices can be challenging. With busy lives, the cost of food, temptations at the grocery store, and confusing food labels, it can feel nearly impossible. Luckily, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been listening and [...]
Fluzone High-Dose is an egg-based, high-dose flu shot approved for use in people 65 years of age and older. This vaccine is made with more antigen than regular-dose flu shots. The antigen is the part of the vaccine that helps your body build protection against flu viruses. The higher [...]
Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent is an egg-based, high-dose flu shot approved for use in people 65 years of age and older. This vaccine is made with four times the amount of antigen than regular-dose flu shots. The antigen is the part of the vaccine that helps your body build protection [...]
What’s for dinner? Our own Registered Dietitian Lewis Martin shares one of his favorite recipes: a no-fuss Tasty Hamburger Skillet from our friends at FoodHero.org. As a regular go-to for the whole family, it checks all the boxes: colorful veggies for wholesome nutrition, plenty of protein for the muscles, [...]
No wonder we refer to our coworkers as our work family—they’re such a huge part of our day-to-day, affecting everything from our mood to job satisfaction. So, why wouldn’t we want to find ways to spread goodwill? Do it through gratitude! Showing appreciation, after all, reduces stress, increases optimism, and [...]
Faced with the pandemic, taking the time to give, share, laugh, reflect, and gather—even when apart—are as important as ever. And now’s the time to strategize to keep the best parts of the season alive. Unsure how to get started? The following idea-starters from the PacificSource wellness team just [...]
However you may be affected by colder and darker skies, the wintertime blahs are real. Some manage the blustery months by staying active. Others may be afflicted with the challenges of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is a type of depression that affects all ages and may require professional support [...]
Ready to take control of your hard-earned dollars? First, forget the idea that a personal budget means the end of fun or a life of austerity. By crafting a plan, you’re able to see where your money goes, be ready for surprises, and reduce money worries. Can you say financial [...]
Dr. Edward McEachern keeps what he calls a “Huh?” file—a veritable collection of studies to address all sorts of questions, including, “Where do COVID-19 victims think they caught the virus?” (They don’t know, but family and coworkers are the likely sources.) Although we’ve learned so much over the past three [...]
