Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. You may feel stressed, sad, oranxious because your holiday plans may look different during the COVID-19 pandemic. But withsome practical tips – courtesy of Mayo Clinic – you can minimize the stress that accompanies theholidays. 1. Acknowledge your feelings. If you can’t be with […]
Laughter is a strong medicine that triggers healthy physical and emotional changes in the body.Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts moods, diminishes pain, and protects you fromthe damaging effects of stress. With so much power to heal and renew, the ability to laugh easily and frequently is a tremendousresource for surmounting problems, enhancing your relationships, […]
It is natural to lose some mental acuity as we age. However, there are some things you can do to help delay any memory decline and reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Let’s take a look at some of the best ways to stay sharp. Stay healthy: This is good advice […]
According to the CDC, getting vaccinated in July or August is too early, especially for older people, because of the likelihood of reduced protection against flu infection later in the flu season. September and October are good times to get vaccinated. However, as long as flu viruses are circulating, vaccination should continue, even in January […]