Did you know drinking water can change your mood? Challenge yourself to drink water for one day by eliminating all other beverages even during meals. Then try 2 days and see if you can go a whole week without drinking any drinks with sugar and only drinking water! See if you notice a change in…
Cookies, pies, treats and desserts galore! It seems like the sweet treats are everywhere. But the sweetest treat you can give yourself is a healthy well balanced life. End 2020 with the mindset that living a clean healthy lifestyle is what is best for you and your future. Choose health, live clean, and pledge to…
It’s that time of year when family members are asking you” what you would like for Christmas?” Give them gift ideas that will help you to be more physically active! Such as the following: a pedal bike a jump rope skis/water skis dumbbells exercise DVD’s sports balls (soccer, football, basketball) roller skates/ skate board pogo…
Did you know according to CDC “The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. In the United States, the most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to heart attack. You can greatly reduce your risk for heart disease through lifestyle changes and, in some cases,…
Put extra focus on staying healthy, especially as we head into peak flu season! *Talk to your parents/guardians about getting a flu shot *Stay home if your not feeling well and if you do go out, practice social distancing and always wear your mask *Wash your hands often or use an alcohol based sanitizer *Sneeze…
Occupational wellness comes form satisfaction and enrichment with one’s work. Volunteering and community involvement can also bring this same kind of satisfaction. Providing care to a loved one, volunteering, studying and caregiving are ways young people who have not entered a career can develop their skills to help them in their future occupations.
Financial Wellness is satisfaction with your current and future financial situations. As a teenager it can be a struggle to find balance with your wants and needs; however, you can start now by saving in alignment with your personal goals.
Walk Maryland Day is a celebration of our states official exercise- WALKING! Take time out of your day to enjoy a 30 minute or more walk on Wednesday, October 7th! Go to http://www.mdot.maryland.gov/walktober and click on “Walk Maryland Day” to register as a “Sole Mate” with “Garrett County” as the location of the place you…
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Wellness can be defined as the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal. Let the goal of emotional wellness be one or all of the following. Keeping a positive attitude. Being sensitive to your feelings and the feelings of other. Learning to cope with stress in a positive way. Being…