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The Harmful Effects of Poor Nutrition

May 29, 2021June 15, 2021 / sherryragsdale6857 / Leave a comment

Poor nutrition increases risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and more.

Stress Busters

April 7, 2021June 15, 2021 / sherryragsdale6857 / Leave a comment

Stress management is important in taking care of your mind and body. Try these stress busters to help restore your balance.

How to Handle Food Cravings

March 14, 2021June 15, 2021 / sherryragsdale6857 / Leave a comment

Use these tips to help handle food cravings and live a more healthy, balanced life.

Finding Control in Uncertain Times

March 7, 2021June 15, 2021 / sherryragsdale6857 / Leave a comment

To help you manage uncertain times, it is important to remember, “Uncertainty is a certain thing.” When you feel lost in uncertainty, use these tips.

How to Stay Motivated to Exercise

March 5, 2021June 15, 2021 / sherryragsdale6857 / 1 Comment

Physical activity aids in weight loss, boosts your immune system, relieves stress, and helps lower blood pressure. Use these tips to get and stay motivated to exercise.

Safe Disposal of Medication

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

Dispose of unused or expired medications as safely as possible. 80% of heroin addicts started with prescription opioids, and many got their first dose from families’ medicine cabinets. In addition, accidental exposure to medication is a major source of unintentional poisonings.

Houseplants Liven Up Living Spaces

January 6, 2021January 8, 2021 / Traci Johnson / 1 Comment

Coming in all shapes and sizes, houseplants add color and texture to the home. Studies point to houseplants as being good for your wellbeing too.

Addiction is a Family Disease

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

Addition is a family disease because family genetics are primarily responsible for determining who will have a problem with drugs and alcohol in their lifetime.

The Epidemic Before The Pandemic

September 25, 2020October 21, 2020 / Traci Johnson / 1 Comment

Long before the coronavirus pandemic, the United States was fighting an opioid epidemic. In the year before COVID-19, the U.S. saw 10.3 million people misuse prescription opioids. Use these tips to help protect your loved ones from addiction.

How to Clean Your Cloth Face Mask

September 24, 2020October 21, 2020 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

Cloth face coverings have become part of the wardrobe for many people venturing out in public. The CDC has provided a comprehensive set of guidelines for making, wearing, and caring for cloth face coverings.

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