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FAMILY LIFE Child and elder abuse is a serious problem that affects people from all walks of life. One of the most important ways to protect victims from abuse is by making sure they get the help they need and by reporting cases to the authorities. Here’s how to recognize the different types of abuse […]
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS Listening to music you love can make you feel great. Research also shows that it can help you cope with stress. Several studies have shown that music has a clear effect on how the body responds to stress. The University of Nevada, Reno says the best kind of music is the kind
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WORK LIFE Get enough sleep:Poor sleep can affect your mood, judgement and memory. This can harm your ability to cope with stress. Look at the bright side:Each day, write down something you are thankful for. Take note of things that make you smile. Get moving:Exercise is a well-known way to reduce stress and improve mood.
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SELF-CARE CORNER Nothing can ruin a vacation faster than someone getting sick. Whether you’re planning a trip just an hour away or across the ocean, there are many things you can do to stay healthy while away from home. See your doctor before you go Get a checkup before you go on vacation. Ask the
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FINANCIAL HEALTH An emergency fund is a great way to save yourself from financial disaster. It gives you peace of mind when unexpected expenses come up. And, it may help keep you out of debt when you need extra money for an emergency. People who don’t have emergency funds may have to turn to high-interest
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BE FIT No, this is not another article about why you should be active. This information tells you how exercise works to keep you healthier. The concept to understand is called overload. And according to the government’s Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, overload is the physical stress placed on your body when your physical activity
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WORK LIFE Do you know someone at work who loves to gossip? Perhaps they always have some “juicy” information about another person. If you’re just listening, and not talking, then no harm done, right? Not necessarily. According to the National Ethics Association, workplace gossip can damage employee relationships, decrease morale at work and even harm
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HEALTHY EATING Is sugar really bad for us? How about artificial or low-calorie sweeteners? Our bodies need one type of sugar, called glucose, to survive. “Glucose is the number one food for the brain, and it’s an extremely important source of fuel throughout the body,” said Dr. Kristina Rother, pediatrician with the National Institute on
SELF-CARE CORNER When the furnace fires up and the humidity drops, the nose is most at risk. Nosebleeds can range from a simple, brief annoying amount of bleeding to life-threatening bleeding, according to Dr. Peter Shepard, an ear, nose, and throat expert. The nose has a collection of blood vessels called Kiesselbach’s plexus. This area
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WORK LIFE You’re bound to run into many different personality types at the workplace. And when you’re working as a team, it can be challenging to adjust to different work styles. The American Management Association says teamwork leads to better problem solving and productivity. But it’s not as simple as just saying you’re part of
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