Healthylife® QuitWell™ Part 4 Actions, especially habits, are linked. For example, you may light up a cigarette without thinking when you start your car, end a meal, drink coffee, or hear your alarm clock. If you dip or use other forms of tobacco/nicotine, you may have similar triggers. Altering triggers can help you break your […]
Healthylife® QuitWell™ Part 4 Many people use tobacco to manage stress-and return to old habits in times of stress. If you currently use tobacco/nicotine products to manage stress, it is very likely your mind will go there in times of stress in the future. If you have quit, having a plan for when stress increases
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Medical Care To take care of your health, you need to follow good health habits. These include eating right, staying physically active, and getting enough sleep. You also need to get regular medical care. You are more likely to get the medical care you need when you: * Know where to go for medical care.
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Social Health Having friends starts with being a friend. Pick up the phone and call someone you haven’t talked to in a while. Take someone to lunch. Ask a stranger how their day is going. A good friend can add spice to life and know just how to put a smile on your face. More
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Mental Health Care Want to live to a hundred? Start with finding your purpose. Having purpose in life is one factor that many centenarians share. Think about what motivates, inspires and fulfills you. Then, set a plan for accomplishing your goals. Finding purpose in life gives it meaning and added richness to keep you going
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Home Safety Take steps to avoid foodborne illnesses. If it looks good, and smells good, it’s safe to eat. Right? Not always. Harmful bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses can hide very well in foods. Keeping foods safe to eat can prevent stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, and other dire symptoms caused by eating spoiled food. Store
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Home Safety Few things are more terrifying than having your clothes catch fire. Teach your children and everyone else in your family this simple, lifesaving technique, known as stop, drop, and roll. Stop. Your natural inclination may be to run. But motion only fans the flames. Drop. Get to the ground, cover your face with
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Personal Safety Give presents that promote a healthy lifestyle. Keep their well-being and self-care in mind when making your list and checking it twice. Action Step:There are many thoughtful and joyful gifts to choose from that will enhance well-being, for adults and kids. © American Institute for Preventive Medicine
Medical Care It has been estimated that at least one-quarter of medical tests done each year are not needed. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that nearly 60 percent of the study’s 2,800 pre-surgery tests were not warranted because there were no symptoms indicating that the tests should be
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Medical Care The very first thing you should do if a doctor suggests surgery is to get the opinion of a second doctor. Programs to encourage patients to pursue other options have been established all over the country in an effort to curtail unnecessary surgery. Ask your physician or someone else you trust to recommend
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