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Home Safety Knowing how to react fast in a house fire can save your life and the lives of those you love. Here are some guidelines to follow. * Keep the phone number of your local fire department clearly posted near all telephones in the house. (Try to memorize the number, in case you have […]
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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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Mental Health Going through stages of loss is normal. Grief is a deep sadness that results from a major or minor loss. It can last weeks, months, or years. Understanding the normal stages of grief, the passage of time, and self-care measures treat most cases of grief. Sometimes, counseling is needed. Stages of grief Shock:
Mental Health Grief is a deep sadness or sorrow that results from a loss. The loss can be a major or minor one. It can result from something positive or negative. Bereavement is grieving most often linked with the death of a loved one. Signs & Symptoms Stages of Grief 1. Shock. You feel dazed
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Home Safety Healthy eating starts with preparation. Your body will know if you’ve eaten harmful bacteria, because it can make you mildly to very sick. Bacteria spread easily onto hands, cutting boards, utensils, and countertops – all things that come into contact with food. To avoid problems, cook foods to proper temperatures and follow some
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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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