Posts by Danielle Herndon

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  1. PSA In Good Health 2023 Volume 7

    Managing Stress Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It’s your body’s reaction to a challenge, demand, or threat. We all experience stress, but not everyone responds to it in the same way. Common emotions that accompany stress can include frustration, anger, and irritability. Physical symptoms can include sleep disturbances, headaches, muscle tension, […]

  2. PSA In Good Health 2023 Volume 6

    Suicide Prevention Suicide is a word that many of us find hard to think about, let alone talk about. But you can help prevent suicide by learning the warning signs, understanding available resources, and becoming comfortable with uncomfortable conversations.

  3. PSA In Good Health 2023 Volume 5

    Self-Care Behaviors Being your best self relies on practicing self-care behaviors. But what exactly does that mean? An internet search will yield multiple definitions of self-care. Perhaps the simplest to grasp is from the English Oxford Dictionary which reads, “the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health”. Self-care then, is a […]

  4. PSA In Good Health 2023 Volume 4

    Know Your Numbers We use important numbers every day: phone numbers, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers. But do you know the numbers that can potentially save your life?

  5. Canadian Wildfires and How To Protect Your Health

    Smoke from the Canadian Wildfires have been moving into the United States since last month and decreasing the air quality. There are fires in all of Canada’s 10 provinces and territories, with Quebec being the worst. The fires in Quebec were caused by lightning, but those in Alberta, they aren’t sure of the cause. In […]

  6. PSA In Good Health 2023 Volume 3

    Spring Has Sprung and So Have Allergies!  Spring is here and with it comes all of the beautiful flowers that unleash an abundance of beauty and POLLEN! If you are one of the millions of people with allergies, you are likely experiencing itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing.    About 20% of the world’s population has allergic […]

  7. PSA In Good Health 2023 Volume 2

    Spring Forward to Improving Your Health!  At last, Spring is in the air! With the warmer weather and sunnier days, it is the perfect opportunity to improve your health.  As we get older, we pick up increasingly unhealthy habits. They are hard to break, but when you do, the new life you gain is well […]

  8. PSA In Good Health 2023 Volume 1

    Seasonal Depression is Real! Learn about the Symptoms and Treatment Methods for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Sometimes our moods change when the seasons change. When the winter season starts, many start to feel down and depressed. If you feel these symptoms, you may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). In this In Good Health […]

  9. PSA In Good Health December 2022 Tips

    Happy Holidays! Learn Tips to Help You Enjoy a Healthy Holiday Season! This time of year truly challenges our healthy habits! Here are some ways to maintain your health throughout the holiday season.