It’s safe to say the last six-months have introduced us all to increased stress, uncertain times and daily doses of negative news. No matter how mentally strong we are, the constant curveballs being thrown our way can wear us down and stretch us to our limits.

With the lazy days of summer mostly behind us, we find ourselves moving into one of the busier, and potentially more stressful, times of the year. The good news is, forewarned is forearmed, and there are plenty of things you can start doing today to help boost your mental health and emotional well-being.

Celebrated every year on the first Monday of September, Labor Day is a national holiday set aside for one reason only, to honor America’s workforce.

This year, more than any other since the tradition began, the American workforce has certainly earned our holiday!

For those of you hoping to read about the latest and greatest putters, sorry, this Health Tip has nothing to do with golf. However, if that is your passion, here is a link to the top putters in 2020 from Golf.com.

Interestingly enough, those who clicked over to spend time reviewing the latest putter technology are doing exactly what this blog is about…they are puttering.

As the new school year begins, or quickly approaches depending on where you live, parents face a long list of uncertainties and what-ifs. The question becomes, how do we deal with a school year where circumstances might dramatically change day-to-day?

Effective cleaning around the home is an important part of keeping you and your family healthy. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) continues to update their guidance on the best ways to disinfect and clean to maintain a safer home environment.

The coronavirus might be creating challenges for many businesses, but it appears to be business as usual for people out to make an easy buck. In fact, as of the beginning of August, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had logged more than 152,000 consumer fraud complaints related to COVID-19

It has been proven time-after-time…humans are adaptive creatures.

According to scientists, humans have biological plasticity, better known as the ability to successfully adapt and interact with our environment. It is a trait that will come in handy as we continue to adjust to a COVID-19 reality.

One of the highlights of summer is the abundance of in-season fruits and vegetables. This is the time of year when grocery stores, local farms and backyard gardens offer a wide variety of delicious and good-for-you options.

Warm weather, long days, plenty of sunshine…summer is the perfect time to focus on your overall fitness, health and well-being.

To get you started, here are some healthy tips to consider as you plan your summertime activities: