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A Hug is Good for your Health
People today are much less physically connected thanks to social media, our attachment to our phones/devices, and lately, the global pandemic. This may leave you feeling isolated, lonely and even be harmful to your overall health. Did you know that physical touch is both a healthy and necessary component for humans? And believe it or
Live Better, Today
As humans, we often rely on comparing ourselves to peers to determine our value or quality of life. The things we see our peers doing in public aren’t necessarily an accurate reflection of who they are on a regular basis. But we quickly judge a book by its cover, so to speak. If another human
Navigating Grief during the Holidays
The holidays are here in full force: the music, the decorations, the family gatherings. Though it’s supposed to be the “most wonderful time of the year”, for many of us the holidays feel like a slap-in-the-face reminder of our loved ones who have passed away. Mikayla Jameson of The Atlantic explains that, “Behind all the
Holiday Interactions
The holidays can be both exciting and overwhelming. The thrill of a day off spent with loved ones, good things to eat and fun activities sounds great. Planning the events, hosting family and making sure everyone enjoys themselves can be stressful, though. We have a few suggestions for planning your holiday get togethers, and keep
Intentional Gratitude
With social media at our fingertips, we can easily peak into the glamorous lifestyles of not only the elite, but our own friends, family, and even casual acquaintances. Frustratingly, most images posted online tend to feature the most exciting and beautiful parts of a person’s life. Not a true gauge of their joy and
Wellness & Friendship
“A good friend is a connection to life—a tie to the past, a road to the future, the key to sanity in a totally insane world.” —Lois Wyse At Be Active Be Well, we discuss loneliness often because it is a constant threat to the physical and mental health of older adults. There is a
Sleep Well
There is a common misconception that the older we become, the less sleep we need. In actuality, the National Sleep Foundation guidelines advise that people over 65 should get seven to eight hours of sleep each night. Even if an older adult seems to sleep a lot, many don’t get enough restful sleep. Lack of
Heart Health
World Heart Day is September 29: according to the World Heart Federation, 520 million people live with Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). CVD causes 18.6 million deaths annually and is the world’s top killer. Causes include smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, air pollution and some diseases. Cardiovascular disease is a broad term that covers a range