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Mental Health A phobia is an irrational fear of a specific situation, activity or object. The phobia compels the sufferer to avoid whatever is feared because with it comes a number of troubling symptoms such as: * Anxiety * Rapid heartbeat * Sweating * Hot or cold flashes * Choking, smothering feelings * Shaking * […]
Financial Health Manage and minimize misuse of your personal information Consumers lose billions of dollars every year to crooks who steal their identity and money through fraud. Avoid becoming a victim. Keep your personal information safe and secure: * Put your Social Security card, Medicare card, military ID, and passport in a secure place, unless
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Connect With Relatives If holidays are sad due to a lost loved one, plan to be with other people. For many people, holiday times are too hectic and tiring to be enjoyable. For others, living alone or with memories of a lost loved one brings sadness. * Schedule activities you enjoy, but take time to
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Home Safety * Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. * Wear sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays. * Learn to swim and teach your children how to swim. * Check the depth of the water before diving into a pool. Don’t dive into water that
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Home Safety The National Poison Control Center is staffed 24 hours a day. Memorize the National Poison Control Number: 800.222.1222. Buy household products, vitamins, and medicines in child-resistant packaging. Keep items in original containers. Follow label warnings. Carbon monoxide (CO) has no odor or color. Symptoms of CO poisoning are like those of the flu,
Mental Health If someone you know talks about suicide, take them seriously. Comments like “They’re better off without me,” “I won’t have to worry about my life much longer,” or “I wish I were dead” are warning signs of desperation. Also, watch for these suicidal signs and gestures. * Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, and helplessness.
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Financial Health Use your money wisely. You have probably asked or heard the question, “Do you really need that?” It is a good question to ask when you are thinking of making a purchase. Buying on impulse can be a big budget buster. Getting by with less is a budget saver. Use credit cards wisely:
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Mental Health Care Emotions play a role in overall health. Everybody has bad days. Too many in a row can affect your well-being. Exercise.It releases powerful chemicals that lift your mood. Sleep well.Seven to eight hours a night enhance memory, learning ability, and mood. Eat well.Good nutrition affects your energy level and your mood. Let
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Personal Safety (and Other Tips for Safer Biking) Wearing a helmet is the single most important thing you can do to prevent serious injury from bicycle accidents. Other injury-preventive measures include wearing gloves, choosing the right size bike, and riding on well- maintained roads. But wearing a helmet is still critical. Not just any helmet
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Mental Health Obsessions are unwanted thoughts or impulses that cause a person distress. Common Obsessions & Compulsions Common Obsessions * Thoughts or fear of dirt or contamination * Thoughts or fear of losing control * Thoughts or fear of injury to others or self Compulsions are rituals or repeated behaviors that a person does. Common
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