Activities at Home Let’s take some time during this time at home to take care of ourselves and connect with our loved ones. Unplug, replenish your energy, and engage! Here are some ideas to get you started: Dance party! Try listening to your favorite music, exploring new singers and genres, singing out loud, and dancing to the beat by yourself or with loved ones. Are you crafty? Would you like to be? Take out your knitting, sewing, painting, and other crafty projects! And share the ... [Read More]
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What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus – and How to Protect Yourself and Those You Love
The Civil War, Pearl Harbor, 9/11 … America has faced many adversities in its history and has managed to emerge stronger in the aftermath. But how do you fight and defeat an invisible medical enemy – especially one as seemingly challenging as the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? The first step to overcoming any crisis of this magnitude is to separate the fact from the fiction, understand what you’re up against, and know what needs to be done to protect yourself, your loved ones, and ... [Read More]
Social Media Pressure on Teens
There is a growing concern over the detrimental effects of teens’ use of social media. The period of adolescence is a period of rapid development. These developmental stages are already plagued with their own stressors, and social media use seems to exacerbate the issues that arise when children enter adolescence. Social media pressure on teens has been blamed for an uptick in teen depression rates and teen suicides. Social media, for all its convenience and other benefits, can promote ... [Read More]
3 Tips to Avoid the Flu This Season
The fall/winter flu season generally begins in October and starts to die down by February. However, in some cases, people can still get the flu until May. Although no one is 100% naturally immune from the flu, there are ways to successfully prevent it. Here are three key tips that will help you avoid getting the flu this season and every flu season to come. Tip #1: Wash Your Hands Regularly Regular handwashing with soap and warm water can help prevent the spread of the flu virus. The ... [Read More]
Vaccinations: Are They Safe?
The safety of vaccines is a point of contention for many people. You’ve probably heard of the myth about the measles vaccine causing autism or that the flu vaccine causes the flu. Just to be clear: Vaccines go through lengthy clinical trials plus a rigorous approval process by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a vaccine safety program that constantly monitors vaccines, identifies possible side effects, and ... [Read More]
