Take the Time to Check Your Cardiac Health
In the U.S., February’s focus is on hearts. Not only is the 14th Valentine’s Day, but it is also American Heart Awareness Month. Heart disease is the number one killer among U.S. residents. Taking the time to understand how to have a healthy heart, whether through diet, exercise or other methods is important to having a long and healthy life. Learn more about heart disease, causes and symptoms.
The Importance of Being Well Rested
 There are some days where you may be feeling more tired than usual. The common answer to why this might be is “I didn’t sleep well last night.” Some solutions to perk yourself up may be an extra cup of coffee or an afternoon energy drink, but there is only one true solution to help you feel more energized. Sleeping better. Learn more about proper sleeping habits, myths and facts.
Managing the Stress Factor
Even before the pandemic, stress was something affecting many of us. Regardless of its cause—work, finances, family—the burden starts to weigh heavily on our mental health. Easing that pressure, however, might be easier than you think. By practicing healthy micro-habits—small, achievable things we can do daily—we can help reduce stress and anxiety in our everyday lives.
Small changes. Big impact.
Stress comes in many sizes. Big issues like work or family aren’t the only causes of stress. Any demand on your mind or body is considered a stressor. Addressing issues of all sizes is key to reducing stress.
Think little. Habits don’t have to be big to be effective. Achievable micro-habits—reading a page from a book or meditating for 25 seconds—can have big results.
It’s time to tackle everyday stress. By acknowledging the factors that cause stress and creating healthy micro-habits to combat it, we can make big improvements to our mental health.
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