Acts of Service: Helping Others Helps Yourself
Just to be clear at the start: We shouldn’t help other people just to get something out of it for ourselves. That’s more manipulation than altruism. Then again, why not remember that helping others positively affects our physical and mental health—and reap the...
Practicing Gratitude Brings Health Benefits
Let’s talk about first things first—the title of this blog is intentionally named “practicing gratitude” rather than “being grateful” or just “Gratitude Brings Health Benefits.” Nobody is born grateful, and expressing gratitude doesn’t come naturally to very many...
NOW Is the Time for Diabetes Awareness, Treatment, and Prevention
Did you know that November in the United States is National Diabetes Month, and November 14 is World Diabetes Day? According to the American Diabetes Association, each November is a time when communities join together “to ring the alarm on the diabetes epidemic. For...
These Healthy Habits Could Help You Live Longer
It’s been said that “Life is choice. Choices have consequences. You can choose your choices, but you can’t choose your consequences. Choose wisely.” Think about it—you choose when to get up in the morning. You choose whether to brush your teeth first or take a shower...