July is UV Safety Awareness Month, a great time to learn about UV radiation. Review the resources below to learn about the effects UV radiation exposure as well as ways to protect yourself and prevent sunburns sun damage and skin cancer.
Family Health & Fitness Day is celebrated the second Saturday in June each year. This special day promotes the importance of parks and recreation in keeping communities’ healthy and active. Whether you’re a single parent, married, have children or fur babies, try incorporating this month’s suggestions to help the whole family improve their health.
Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed every May since 1949. The goal is to increase awareness of the vital role mental health plays in our overall health and wellbeing. It is an opportunity to remind ourselves and others of the inherent value we each hold – no matter diagnosis, appearance, socioeconomic status, background, or ability. This month, explore how your surroundings may be affecting your mental wellbeing.
National Humor Month was created to increase public awareness of the therapeutic value of humor. Laughter, humor, and joy lead to improved well-being, boosted morale, increased communication skills, and an enriched quality of life. Read this month’s resources to find fun ways to celebrate.
Healthcare consumerism is a movement that advocates for patients’ involvement in their own healthcare decisions. It pushes the healthcare system to provide better information and transparency so patients can make educated decisions about their health and health benefits.
This month join us to learn how to nourish your body as we celebrate National Nutrition Month®. We’ll be focusing on looking beyond what you put on your table as you find ways to add more nourishment into your daily life.
This month, take control of your health by learning about healthcare consumerism. Fully understanding and feeling confident in your healthcare benefits and decisions can be overwhelming. Empower yourself to make conscientious decisions about your health, health benefits and associated costs.
Our theme, A Year of Celebration, is intended to help you approach the upcoming year with hope and gratitude. Each month’s theme will focus on a different national observance to expand your knowledge and perspective. January’s theme is about rethinking your resolutions as we learn about National Healthy Weight Week.
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Take a moment to learn how you can enhance your well-being this holiday season and beyond. Discover practical tools to nurture your mental health, manage stress effectively, and infuse purposeful presence into your holiday celebrations and the coming year.
During 2023 we focused on the concept of intentional living- the idea of enhancing your life by living with purpose and deliberation. As the year ends, tune in to your daily decisions and evaluate whether they are enhancing the quality of your life. The sum of these choices shapes the bigger picture of your life. For December, learn how to enjoy the holidays by practicing purposeful presence.
Volunteering is a valuable way to give the gift of time this holiday season. Purposeful giving can help those in need and improve personal health and happiness.
To provide best-practice, clinically validated advice for our clients, our team has been diligent in learning about the efficacy of medications for weight loss from all perspectives. Here’s what we found.
Focusing on preventive care rather than treatment of disease is the preferred approach to healthcare. Be proactive with your health care by scheduling regular check-ups, taking note of changes in your health, and preparing questions to discuss with your medical provider. Read this month’s resources to learn how to assess your risk for developing diabetes, heart disease, and stroke through detecting metabolic syndrome.
This article highlights practices for employers to create work environments that foster positive mental health among employees.