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Be Alert: 8 Healthy Habits for Everyday Safety

Your overall health and well-being are influenced by practicing safe habits each day. We want to highlight several choices that can make a significant impact as we recognize National Safety Month. Consider these eight healthy habits for your everyday safety. Stretch Stretching isn’t just for increasing flexibility. It can ease muscle tension, enhance range of motion, improve circulation, and even benefit your posture. Whether stretching after a strenuous workout or during a long day in front of your computer, it can lower your risk of injury by improving how your body moves. Stay Hydrated Maintain hydration all day, especially before, during, and after activity. Hydration is necessary for proper muscle movement, joint health, and cognitive function. It also helps the body regulate temperature, which is vital for preventing heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses. Test Your Alarms Testing your smoke [...]

Manage Stress with Mindful Eating

In today’s fast-paced world, stress is a common part of daily life. While occasional stress is normal, chronic stress can take a toll on our physical and emotional well-being. Stress can impact sleep, immunity, digestion, and even eating habits. One powerful tool for managing stress is mindful eating. What is Mindful Eating? Mindful eating is the practice of paying full attention to the experience of eating, which includes being aware of the flavors, textures, sensations of food, as well as our hunger and fullness cues. It’s about shifting from distracted eating to a more intentional and connected experience. This helps to increase gratitude for food, which can improve the overall eating experience (Cheung, 2017)[1]. The Link Between Stress and Eating Habits When we’re under stress, the body releases cortisol, a hormone that can increase cravings for high-fat, high-sugar comfort foods. [...]