It is estimated that 60 percent of our body is made up of water. Our body relies on having enough water to function and keep all parts working correctly. Our body gives us signs to tell us that we are dehydrated and that we need...
The month of July recognizes and brings awareness in the health community about juvenile arthritis. Like adults, arthritis impacts children too. Juvenile arthritis affects children by inflaming their joints and usually is referred to by arthritis. According to the National Institute of Health, nearly 300...
A summertime favorite for many people is enjoying the opportunity to grill and cook outdoors. Summer holidays, family gatherings and get-togethers with friends as well as warm weather, spark more reasons to fire up the grill. However, according to the National Fire Protection Association, the...
The summer months are favorites for many people because of the opportunity to spend more time outdoors and enjoy different activities. However, spending more time outdoors requires certain cautions, especially around water and with children. Here are a few important reminder tips to maintain your...
Whether you are a supervisor, teacher, employee, student or friend, checking in with others during difficult times is vital. We all handle stress and pressures differently and it is important to recognize that about our peers. Without asking how another person is doing, we cannot assume...
In the United States, every two seconds a person is in need of donated blood. Donating blood is a safe way to help other people. Blood is not something that can be made by man or a machine. It is something that we have to...
A great quality of any leader is the act of empowering others. Empowerment can be defined as the process of gaining strength and confidence and can often be attributed to being given authority or power. Empowerment can come in many different forms and is something...
Many people may know what a staycation is or have possibly even tried one out in past years. A staycation is having a vacation without traveling anywhere. A staycation could mean staying at home or renting a place and staying in your same city. Many...
A support system is composed of a person or people that you can trust and rely on. You can have a support system in many different areas of your life. Support systems can be in school, work, family, friendships, extracurricular activities, counselors and more. Having...
The month of May is dedicated to promoting awareness about mental health. Whether you have personal experience with it or maybe it has affected someone you love, mental health is something we all should care about. Of the many challenges we face throughout our lives,...
