Taking Care of Our Mental Health

Every July, the United States observes Minority Mental Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by racial and ethnic minority communities. This observance was established in 2008 to honor the legacy of Bebe Moore Campbell, an author and advocate who worked tirelessly to shed light on mental health disparities and reduce stigma.

What is diabetes? There are three main types of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common, in which the body doesn’t use or create insulin correctly and causes too much suger to be in the blood. Type 1 diabetes happens when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin. Gestational diabetes can develop in pregnant women due to hormone changes.

Every Thanksgiving friends and family reminisce about memorable moments for which they are grateful. The afterglow of sharing gratitude can do wonders for one’s well-being. Just a few words of kindness can go a long way. So, why not treat every day like Thanksgiving? Daily practice is really the only way to make something a habit. If you exercise daily, your muscles grow. If you brush your teeth daily, you prevent cavities. If you practice gratitude daily, you enhance your well-being and the well-being of others.

Starting yoga might sound scary if you’re new to this activity. The poses may seem tough, and if you’re less “bendy,” you may find it hard to believe you could ever twist your body in this way. But if you’re able to push past this early fear and start practicing yoga, the payoff is well worth it. Find out the many mental and physical benefits of yoga, from stress reduction and weight loss to pain reduction and chronic disease management.

When we think of health family habits, the first thing that usually comes to mind is eating dinner at the table as a family. But what else? Is there a secret to being one of those families you see on vacation or at a restaurant that seem so happy and healthy? It might not be a secret, but there are some habits that can help your family live in harmony and be healthier too!