Balance between professional and personal pursuits is vital to overall health. From relieving stress to supporting physical wellbeing, finding the appropriate equilibrium can help avoid work-related and health-related problems. Utilizing techniques such as switching off after work hours, setting aside dedicated workspaces and communicating boundaries can help separate work from personal pursuits. Regular breaks and …
Child and Teen Health is an area of medicine dedicated to maintaining both the physical and emotional well-being of children and teens. Routine physical exams, education about healthy relationships and sexually transmitted infections as well as nutrition can all play a vital role in providing children and teens with a strong foundation for lifelong good …
Doctors can help curb disease through national and regional programs as well as one-to-one health conversations. Vaccinations have helped keep once-common diseases such as Hepatitis A/B, Polio, Measles, and Whooping Cough at bay. Other ways of preventing disease include handwashing, avoiding processed foods and getting regular health screenings – screenings can detect cancer, heart disease …
Maintaining physical fitness doesn’t require long hours in the gym or daily runs on a treadmill – all it takes is 30 minutes of moderate physical activity each day for many health benefits to accrue. Exercise refers to any movement that uses the skeletal muscles and increases your heart rate, such as strength training (like …
Work-Life Wellness: Your Guide to Thriving in Both Worlds The traditional concept of work-life balance suggests a perfect equilibrium between professional responsibilities and personal time. But this binary approach often leaves people feeling like they’re constantly juggling competing priorities, never quite succeeding at either. Work-life wellness offers a more sustainable alternative—one that recognizes the interconnected …
The average knowledge worker checks email every six minutes. This statistic, while startling, reflects a broader challenge many of us face: the blurred boundaries between our professional and personal lives. Work-life wellness isn’t just about clocking out at 5 PM—it’s about creating a sustainable rhythm that nurtures both your career ambitions and personal well-being. Work-life …
Help your kids consume nutrient-rich foods, eschewing sugary and salty options that could contribute to overweight or other health conditions. Instead, opt for low-fat milk and dairy, vegetables, fruits, whole grains such as oats, brown rice and quinoa and unsalted nuts and seeds as healthier options. Establish a healthy example by eating well and getting …
Our immune systems serve as our own internal army, working hard to ward off germs and illnesses. Their success relies on healthy lifestyle choices like healthy foods, enough rest and physical activity. Vitamins A, C and E are powerful immune boosters and can be found in many whole food sources. 1. Eat a Balanced Diet …
Adolescence marks significant physical and emotional changes for adolescents. At this point in their development, teens require extra energy and nutrients to foster growth and development. Eating healthy is easier when parents set a strong example and foster a healthful food environment. Include children in grocery shopping, meal prep and mealtime as ways of practicing …
Excessive screen time has been linked to lower psychological well-being and higher anxiety and depression symptoms among children, as well as impacting academic performance, social skills development and behavior issues. However, these effects may differ depending on the media consumed. Therefore, it’s essential to encourage open communication and healthy media habits within your family. 1. …