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Social Health 1. Take a new exercise class, such as tai chi or water aerobics. 2. Join a creative arts group, such as theater, choral, or writing group. 3. Travel to new places to meet new people. 4. Start a neighborhood walking group. 5. Get involved in local efforts to develop walking and bike paths, […]
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Mental Health Many people start to feel depressed in November and continue to feel as dark and dreary as the weather until the spring thaw. Scientists call severe depression that sets in during winter Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Light and temperature play a significant role in SAD. Daylight prompts the brain to release chemicals that
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Mental Health Care * Look at healthy eating and other health improvements as health “evolutions.” * When you are ready, make health changes one at a time. * Start slowly with one positive step, such as eating breakfast at least 2 days a week. * Once this becomes a habit, take another healthy step. *
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Mental Health Care Alcohol/Drug Abuse Counselor Often has a degree in either social work, psychology, or psychiatry and works in a variety of settings, including drug treatment centers and family service agencies. Employee Assistance Professional Mental health professionals provided by employers to offer confidential services to employees and, often, to their families. These counselors can
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Child Safety A is for Always use car safety. * When riding in a car, always use seat belts. Use an approved child-safety seat that is right for your child’s age and weight. Install and use it as directed. * Children should ride in the back seat until they are older than age 12 years.
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Nutrition Plan out all your meals for the week ahead of time. That includes any snacks. Then, you’ll be less likely to make unhealthy food choices. When you’re hungry, you eat. Problem solved, right? Even if you can quiet your grumbling stomach, that doesn’t mean your body got the nutrition it needs to function well.
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Fitness Good health starts at home. Put away the smartphone and laptop, turn off the TV, and make dinnertime “together” time. Play with your kids. Take nightly walks. Spend quality time with your partner. Americans spend a lot of time sitting – and it’s not doing us any favors! About one in four adults sit
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Fitness Building muscle is also associated with better brain and heart health, and boosts mood. Having a healthy body may mean you need to gain some muscle while you’re losing some fat. After age 30, you need to work harder at building and maintaining muscle mass. Here are some easy, at-home ways to get stronger:
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Mental Health Care 1. Find your purpose and passion(s) in life. Plan for doing things you enjoy and look forward to. Write down a “bucket list.” 2. Be with or connect to family and friends by phone, e-mail, or social media. 3. Focus on the positive as much as possible. Search for the silver linings
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Personal Safety 1. Plan your time off to include physical activity. Play with your children and grandchildren. Skate. Ski. Walk. Dance with or without the stars! 2. Try not to isolate yourself. Be with people you trust and feel safe with, even if you feel down. 3. Bring a smile to your face and others.
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