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World Mental Health Day 2020
World Mental Health Day is October 10th, and this year in particular is a valuable time to open the conversation about mental and emotional health. Psychological Impacts of COVID-19 Although life has seemingly started to move on and regain a degree of normalcy,...
A Complete Look into Women’s Health – Mind and Body
The last Wednesday of September is recognized as National Women’s Health and Fitness Day! This day, taking place on September 30 is the largest national annual health promotion event for women of all ages. Along with participating in locally organized...
Parenting in a Pandemic: Back to School Safety Tips
As a parent, there are countless life milestones you’ve been preparing for since you had your first child. Although the first day of school is on that list, no one could have anticipated the circumstances we’re currently under. Some things may...
Give Your Immune System the Boost it Needs
Now more than ever, it’s critical that we are not only mindful of our health, but actively trying to improve it. Although washing your hands, social distancing, and wearing a mask are all proven ways to lessen your risk of infection—and should be practiced—preparation...
Family Health and Fitness Day
Get together and get moving for National Family Health and Fitness Day this Saturday, June 13! Family Health and Fitness Day was created by the National Recreation and Park Association to encourage physical activity while also highlighting the important part parks and...
The Importance of Protecting Your Skin
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, an important reminder to love and take care of the skin you’re in! As summer kicks off and we start spending more of our time outside, it’s necessary to point out the serious risks, causes, and dangers of skin cancer. This month,...
Protecting Your Mental Health in a Pandemic
So far, 2020 has panned out in a way no one expected. During this time of uncertainty, our daily lives look much different, and with it, our mental health can start to deteriorate. Everyone handles change and stress differently, and some people are understandably...
Coronavirus Update
In recent developments, the CDC has issued travel and health notices for countries that have confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19. The World Health Organization says the outbreak has reached the “highest level” of risk. However, now is not the time...
Go Red This Friday
The American Heart Association Is kicking off American Heart Month with National Wear Red Day Friday, Feb. 7. The wave of red clothing that takes over the first Friday of February each year unites people across the country and serves as a symbol for the common goal to...
New Year, New Start
The holiday season has officially wrapped up, and it’s time to set your sights on the upcoming year. With a new year comes a fresh start, and new chances to improve. But did you know, about 1/4th of people give up their resolutions after one week, and only one in ten...