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Communication is Vital for Wellbeing, Mental Health Communication is a vital part of wellbeing, mental health, and a quality life. Unfortunately, it can be complex, difficult, and overwhelming. Communicating is deeper than exchanging ideas. It’s a tool (and a skill) that fosters the connection that is vital for wellbeing and life satisfaction. What Does Communication Have to Do with Wellbeing? Talking is the act of verbally sharing information. Communication is the act of connecting. It means sharing aspects of being alive. We communicate hopes and dreams, successes and failures, triumphs and struggles, problems found and problems solved, and the gamut of human emotions. We also commun...

Being overweight, defined as having a body mass index (BMI) between 25 and 29.9, can increase the risk of a number of health problems. Some of the potential consequences of being overweight include: Cardiovascular disease: Being overweight increases the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. Type 2 diabetes: Overweight and obesity are major risk factors for type 2 diabetes, a condition in which the body is unable to properly use and store glucose. Metabolic syndrome: A cluster of conditions, including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and abnormal cholesterol levels, that occur together and increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Cancer: Overweight...

Heart Attack and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Differences A heart attack and cardiac arrest are two different medical emergencies that can occur when the heart is not functioning properly. While they are related, it's important to understand the differences between the two conditions. People often use these terms interchangeably, but they're not the same. A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked. Sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating. A heart attack is a “circulation” problem and sudden cardiac arrest is an “electrical” problem. WHAT IS A HEART ATTACK? A heart attack occurs when a blocked artery prevents oxygen-rich blood from reaching...

What is Tripledemic? The term “tripledemic” describes three different respiratory viruses. RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) Influenza (Flu) COVID-19 Understanding the Three Viruses According to public health experts at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), RSV, flu, and COVID-19 are caused by different types of viruses. However, there are many similarities between the three viruses. All three of these viruses: Have common symptoms Affect a person’s respiratory system Are contagious May cause mild to severe illness According to CDC, the common symptoms that COVID-19 and flu share include: Fever or feeling feverish/having chills Cough Shortness of breath or...

The holidays are full of family, friends, great food, and great memories. But they aren’t always compatible with a healthy lifestyle. When the holiday season rolls around, it’s easy to get a little lax on the healthy eating and exercise that we typically maintain. Coupled together, all those festive parties and the stress the holidays can bring, can mean a hit to our overall well-being from November to New Year’s. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Fortunately, with a few tricks, it’s possible to maintain a healthy lifestyle year-round. TIPS FOR EATING SMART AND STAYING HEALTHY DURING THE HOLIDAYS 1. FIND HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES TO YOUR FAVORITE DISHES Healthy eating doesn’t mean you have...