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Mental Health Care Want to live to a hundred? Start with finding your purpose. Having purpose in life is one factor that many centenarians share. Think about what motivates, inspires and fulfills you. Then, set a plan for accomplishing your goals. Finding purpose in life gives it meaning and added richness to keep you going […]
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Family Fitness Every year, millions of children are injured while playing sports and doing physical activities. Most of these injuries could be prevented. Wearing a safety helmet helps prevent a closed head injury when biking, inline skating, etc. Some states and localities have mandatory laws for helmet usage. All helmets sold in the U.S. must
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Mental Health Care Psychotherapy Use of face-to-face discussions to define and resolve personal problems. Types include: * Individual Therapy – A therapist works one-on-one with the client using a variety of treatment methods to sort out the problems and find resolutions. * Psychoanalysis – Places emphasis on linking early childhood memories and events to current
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Mental Health Violence is the intended use or threat of force or power against one or more persons or even oneself. It results in physical or emotional harm, deprivation, or, too often, death. Worldwide, violence causes 44% of deaths among males; 7% among females. Abuse is one form of violence. It can be emotional, physical,
Social Health Volunteer work is one way to reduce stress and negative emotions. Volunteer work puts the focus on others and less on your problems. Studies suggest it also boosts “feel-good” hormones and social connections, which are powerful stress busters. Be a mentor for a child. Deliver meals on wheels. Volunteer your time at your
Personal Safety Give presents that promote a healthy lifestyle. Keep their well-being and self-care in mind when making your list and checking it twice. Action Step:There are many thoughtful and joyful gifts to choose from that will enhance well-being, for adults and kids. © American Institute for Preventive Medicine
Home Safety Few things are more terrifying than having your clothes catch fire. Teach your children and everyone else in your family this simple, lifesaving technique, known as stop, drop, and roll. Stop. Your natural inclination may be to run. But motion only fans the flames. Drop. Get to the ground, cover your face with
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Home Safety Take steps to avoid foodborne illnesses. If it looks good, and smells good, it’s safe to eat. Right? Not always. Harmful bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses can hide very well in foods. Keeping foods safe to eat can prevent stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, and other dire symptoms caused by eating spoiled food. Store
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Mental Health Care Once the decision to seek professional help has been made, the following are places you can go. * Your personal or primary care doctor (to rule out any physical illness first) * Your confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Your Student Counseling Center. (Most colleges provide free counseling services for their students.
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Personal Safety * Eat nutritious foods. * Get to and maintain a healthy weight. * Be physically active. * Get enough sleep and rest. * See that you and all family members age 6 months and older get an annual flu vaccine. It is the single best way to prevent getting seasonal flu. Dos *
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