Mental Health Care Practicing gratitude may help nurture better brain health and create more positive events in your life. Make gratitude a part of your day and send more positive, health-promoting vibes to your brain. Thank a friend for their support, set a daily phone reminder to count your blessings, and be sure to thank […]
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Home Safety By acting on the items below, you and your family can be prepared for many types of disasters that may occur in the future. General Tips to Stay Safe * Be alert and aware of what’s around you (e.g., a strange car parked in the same spot for a long time or an
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Mental Health Care A clear home can help create a calmer mind. The act of de-cluttering can be emotionally cleansing. Start by evaluating what you have, one room at a time, and how it reflects your current values and lifestyle. Focus on having things in your space that truly connect with your purpose, your loved
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Medical Care Giving blood is very safe. Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Approximately 29,000 blood donations are needed every day. To donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old, weigh more than 110 pounds and be in good health. Find out about other guidelines for donating blood fromredcross.org. Giving
Medical Care Use discounts and coupons for services and supplies that you need.* Examples are: * Membership discounts on prescriptions, over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, eyeglasses, and contact lenses. You can get these if you are a member of wholesale clubs, such as Costco, Sam’s Club, AAA, and AARP. * Advertised specials, such as buy-one-get-one free prescription
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Medication Antibiotics are medicines that kill bacteria or prevent their growth. They are used for bacterial infections. They do not treat viral or other types of infections. Antibiotics Come in Many Forms * Pills * Topical ointments * Injections * Through IV’s There are many kinds of antibiotics. Some fight off many types of bacteria.
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Mental Health Anger is a natural response to frustration and/or events that cause displeasure. Too much or pent up anger can play a role in mental and physical problems. Chronic anger can lead to illnesses, drug and alcohol problems, headaches, domestic violence, etc. Anger turned inward can result in depression. Anger can also be a
Work Life * “Career” includes your line of work and how you spend non-work hours. * Choose career goals that suit your personality, skills, talents, and interests. * Take education and training steps needed to achieve your goals. Gain experience as a volunteer. * Find your passion in life. Do something you enjoy every day,
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Alternative Medicine These are complete systems of theory and practice. Often, these systems have been used in other countries for centuries. They can be very different from mainstream medicine that is used in the U.S. 1. Ayurveda (“ah-yur-VAY-dah”). This system of diagnosis and treatment has been used in India for more than 5,000 years. It
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Mental Health Anxiety is a feeling of dread, fear, or distress. This can be from a real threat or one that exists in the mind. A panic attack is a brief period of acute anxiety that comes on all of a sudden. It occurs when there is no real danger. It comes without warning. Signs
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