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What do you think of when someone says the fall season? Fall can represent leaves falling, cooler weather, certain foods and drinks, warmer clothing, outdoor activities, and so much more! Taking the time to enjoy your favorite parts of fall can bring about feelings of joy, peacefulness and contentment.  Fall can also make you feel […]

Parenting stress can come up at any time, for those who are caring for children of all ages.  It is important to first acknowledge the stress and how it is affecting you, and then focus on dealing with it.  A stressed-out parent makes it challenging to properly care for a child.  Too much stress can […]

We all have habits that are established in our lives.  Some of us have habits of taking off our shoes when we get home, or drinking a cup of coffee right when we get up, or maybe we hum along to every song we hear.  There are many different types of habits and ways that […]

What is an inclusive environment? An inclusive environment is one that incorporates everyone and allows him or her to participate and contribute with his or her uniqueness. It takes the individuality of each person and values those differences and helps them to prosper.  We are each an individual and have different attributes that are special. […]

Professional development involves advancing your skills and abilities as it pertains to your career.  Setting goals in your career is important for growth and achievement.  It can keep you motivated at your current position and provide you with overall satisfaction as you achieve new things.  Professional development is the role of both an employee and […]

The month of September celebrates national recovery month.  For those who are in recovery or perhaps you are supporting someone who is, it is important to recognize the significance of this milestone.  For others who are still struggling with addiction, it is not too late to make a step in the right direction.  Do you […]

Preparing, cooking and storing food can all influence the safety of the food we eat.  Food safety is necessary to avoid illness and harm.  Anyone can get sick from spoiled food, but it is also very preventable by taking necessary food safety steps.  Here are a few considerations to ensuring your food safety when preparing, […]

The month of September is recognized nationally as cholesterol education month.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines cholesterol as something that is fat-like that is found naturally in our bodies.  High cholesterol can affect children, adolescents, young adults and older adults.  Cholesterol is a health condition that can be monitored and controlled through […]

In the United States today, people are living longer than they were 100 years ago. However, adults are facing chronic health conditions now more than ever before.  According to the National Institute on Aging, close to 61 percent of adults ages 65 and up deal with multiple chronic health conditions.  So, although we are living […]

Many health conditions can be battled alongside the connections we have with one another.  In our healthcare system today, we currently work together on disease prevention, discovering new treatments, providing health care and so much more.  However, for many individual people, dealing with certain health conditions and symptoms alone can be challenging.  Despite having natural […]

The month of August is a great time to schedule your eye exam if you have not had one this year.  Either before school starts, or at the beginning of the schoolyear, an eye exam allows you to have a successful year.  However, regular eye exams at all ages are recommended to monitor your vision […]

Stress management is a large part of taking care of yourself.  We all encounter stressors in our lives and for some, we can experience them daily.  The important part about battling the stress is learning to deal with it properly.  Without healthy stress management tools, bad habits can be formed that aren’t helpful in coping […]