Health & Wellness Tips
Reflecting on Year One of the 988 Mental Health Crisis Hotline
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline) was launched nationwide last summer, and mental health experts report that it’s made help more accessible for Americans. Like dialing 911 for medical emergencies, people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis can…
Self-care and Mental Health
Self-care can be defined as activities done intentionally to positively impact mental, physical and emotional well-being. Self-care has a direct correlation to mental health. Different self-care techniques can help create healthy coping mechanisms toward unavoidable stressors in everyday life. In…
Skin Cancer: Are You Safe in the Sun?
Many people describe sun-tanned skin as a “healthy glow,” but it’s not exactly the truth. There is no such thing as a healthy tan. Sun Damage Any type of suntan is the result of sun damage caused by exposure to…
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer, excluding some types of skin cancer, and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths for adults in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Colorectal cancer occurs…
“Tripledemic”: Understanding the Symptoms of RSV, Flu & COVID-19
Experts warn of a “tripledemic” threat of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza (flu) and COVID-19 this winter. With several viruses circulating, you may worry about every cough or sneeze and wonder what you have. Since these illnesses are all caused…
New Year, New You: 5 Ways to Start Your Year Off Right 2023
Like many other people, you may be thinking about what you would like to accomplish in 2023 or what life changes you could make. Common New Year’s resolutions include losing weight, exercising, getting organized, learning new skills and saving money…