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Child Safety Infants depend on their families to keep them safe. While all babies are unique, there are some safety issues that apply to all infants. Never leave a baby or young child alone near any water, such as a bathtub, a toilet, a bucket with water, etc., not even to answer a telephone or […]
Financial Health Having financial security to meet your needs and enjoy your life is, well, priceless. But if you’re struggling and juggling bills, the stress can make you sick. Your financial well-being is an important part of your overall well-being. Money-related stress can trickle down to affect every area of your life, including your health.
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Mental Health Care Focus on nature’s beauty, peacefulness, and soothing sounds. * Go on a nature hike with a family member, friend, or coworker. * In your backyard, cuddle up with a good book on a chair or in a hammock. * Picnic in the park with family and friends. Enjoy your workday lunch in
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Mental Health Care Physical closeness through holding hands, hugging, caressing, and intimacy raises your level of oxytocin – the love hormone. * Make concrete plans to spend time with people you love, such as your partner, family, or friends. * Look on the bright side and be with cheery people. Positive energy spreads from one
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Social Health Good friends are good for your health and well-being. Do you want to live longer? Spend time with friends! Researchers looked at 148 studies that focused on social relationships and longevity. They concluded that people with stronger social relationships had a 50 percent increased chance of survival. This finding held across age, gender,
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Connect With Relatives * Make a “To Do” list. Prioritize tasks. Plan rest periods in your hectic schedule. * Try not to isolate yourself. Be with people you trust and feel safe with, even if you feel down. Volunteer to help others. * Know your alcohol limit and stick to it. After having one or
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Home Safety * Drink tap water instead of bottled water. Two gallons of water are wasted to process every one gallon of bottled water. About 38 billion water bottles a year end up in landfills and oil and gas are needed to make and transport water bottles. * If you prefer, buy a filter pitcher
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Mental Health Care Boost your happiness level by taking care of your body. * Get 7-8 hours of sleep a night. * Exercise every day with activities you enjoy. * Limit refined carbohydrates like white starchy foods (white bread, rice, and crackers) and sugar (soda, candy, and junk foods). These foods can cause blood sugar
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Mental Health For most people, gambling is a social event done responsibly. For as much as 4% of all adults, though, gambling can disrupt their lives. About 2 million (1%) of adults in the U.S. meet the criteria for pathological gambling. Another 4 to 8 million persons (2-3%) are problem gamblers. They are not pathological
Home Safety Returning to normal routines after a crisis is easier said than done for many people. This section will make it easier to adjust to the changes in your life after a major crisis or trauma. You probably will never forget the traumatic event. You will be healthier, though, if you move on. The
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