Showing kindness can be an intentional act or something that you demonstrate out of reaction or habit. Showing kindness can make others feel good and can also make you feel good too. What are some ways that you show kindness to others? Here are some...
Health numeracy is another form of health literacy. Health numeracy involves understanding statistics, graphs, probabilities and numbers on health and then applying them to your health decisions. Health numeracy is used as another way to help us understand health information. By itself, health information can...
Health literacy is utilizing information we receive to make appropriate decisions about our health. Health literacy is important for us to be able to understand our health and communicate efficiently with health professionals. Without a background in health, reading, writing and understanding health literacy can...
The holiday season is quickly approaching and that means celebrations of many different kinds will be happening. Whether you plan to or not, money can be easily spent during this time. From food to gifts, the cost can quickly add up. However, if you plan...
Thankfulness is the feeling you get of appreciation or gratefulness for something. The act of being thankful is most often remembered during this time of year. However, it is something that should be practiced all year round. For many, remembering thankfulness is something that must...
November is known for many significant holidays and occasions as well as it being the last official month of autumn. From holidays such as Thanksgiving and Veterans Day, to remembrances of the end of WWI and the Gettysburg address. The month of November also recognizes...
Caregivers are an essential role in many people’s lives. Whether caring for a family member or friend, caregiving is provided by over 65 million adults in the United States according to the Caregiver Action Network. Caregiving is a full-time job for some and a part...
Emotional support is something we all need to receive. Emotional support can include the demonstration of support, concern, encouragement or love for another person. Often, we provide emotional support to other people, both personal and professional. There are many different types of emotional support and...
In the business world, timeliness refers to when something is expected to be available and when it is actually available. Timeliness is a very important aspect of providing great clinical care and customer service in the healthcare system. It demonstrates that you care and respect...
In line with health education week, the month of October also recognizes domestic violence awareness. Domestic violence is a health education topic that can often be overlooked but is very significant to the health of individuals involved in it. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence...
