General Wellness

If your recent “mental health day” has turned into more of a “mental health month,” you might want to transition from self-care to that of a trained therapist. While it can be difficult to determine if your winter blues are the sign of something more serious, a therapist can be a great resource for pretty much everyone who has unanswered questions, needs support, or is facing a challenge at work or home.

If your birth control is working for you, without any issues or side effects, you can likely continue it until you reach menopause or no longer need birth control, with some exceptions.

New Year’s resolutions often focus on health, exercise and diet, but a financial check-up can be just as important to your overall wellness. While no one wants to think about illness or dying, being prepared when the moment comes can ensure that your wishes are met and will make things easier for your loved ones.

When “ho, ho, ho” starts to turn into “no, no, no,” you may be suffering from holiday burnout. Fatigue, stress and irritability are not uncommon this year, as we deal with all of our everyday stressors in addition to extra-busy schedules, end-of-year work deadlines, hosting and attending events, and family challenges.

Osteoporosis – when creation of new bone tissue no longer keeps up with the loss of older bone – affects more than half of the population age 50 and up, with post-menopausal women at especially high risk for this condition that causes bones to become brittle. The particular challenge with osteoporosis is avoiding falls and injury, since even a small stumble or severe cough can lead to fractures of the wrists, hips or spine.

While most people focus on nutrition and healthy eating after the holidays have passed and the damage has been done, paying attention to what you’re eating during this busy season can really pay off. Healthier eating habits during the holidays can provide the energy for a jam-packed schedule and allow you to start the new year feeling better than ever.