The cliche, turning over a new leaf, connects beautifully with autumn. As the gold, orange, and red leaves fall from the trees, one can choose to think about the tiny buds that will take their place next spring instead. It may sound counter-intuitive, but I propose that we should think of fall as a time for beginning again, and not as a time to curl up into a ball for hibernation.
For a man who has let his health go, now is the time
It can be tricky to remember to do your monthly breast self-exams, but they are important to make sure you detect any signs of possible breast cancer early. Here are some tips to make sure you do not forget this important health preventative measure.
It may seem a bit strange, but one of the best ways to remember to give yourself a self-exam is by hanging a small sign on your shower. One of my employers gave these out
It's about that time again. Here in New England, there are already a few trees with their leaves turning shades of yellow and orange. Luckily, fall is one of the best seasons for exercise. The temperature drops a bit, but there's still enough daylight to catch a bit of sun before or after work.
As the summer comes to an end, it's the perfect time for a lifestyle assessment. Did you exercise as much as you had hoped? If yes, do you think it's time to take
Stress, pressure, depression, running around doing fifty different things every day? These days it doesn't matter where you are in life. You may be a young parent, a young professional, a student or at the peak of your career, the demands on you are endless. Or are they? Sure, your to-do list is always full, but how many of those things are essential to your well-being? Before you answer "All of them," take a step back and really think about it.
When I was in grammar school I had a teacher who used to make
Many men don't take the time to think about health. They have other things to do, including work, hobbies, child rearing, and a myriad of other activities. Honestly, a man's health many times takes a back seat to almost anything else. I have worked in the health field for over 20 years, most recently at a local public health department. From my years of experience, I can relate four mistakes that men make concerning their health. Read on to learn more about what a man needs to do to take charge
