With stress and isolation affecting many of us, our mental health can be impacted. *Special guest post by FCS Extension intern River Philbert, Class of 2020, Philip Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland.
Make Time for Meditation
Resources for Personal Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
While many are still working, others are laid off or furloughed. Even if you are still working, you may experience fluctuations in your income or even unexpected bills.
Season’s Greetings!
Share your New Year's resolutions with us, and tell us us what health and wellness topics you'd like to learn about in 2020!
Holiday Mindfulness: Relieve stress through mindfulness techniques
Mindfulness can be an effective way to reduce some of the stress in your holidays.
Struggling To Break Bad Habits? Consult With Your Brain.
In my last blog, I talked about habits and touched on how your brain changes when you start breaking these habits. The ability of your brain to change is called neuroplasticity, and there’s a lot more to it. Our posts often give tips for modifying behaviors to create healthier habits, including ways to save money, …
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Make Good Nutrition A Lifestyle
March, being National Nutrition Month, is the perfect time to assess your diet as part of your daily lifestyle. Ask yourself if you’re ready to make changes and willing to try new things. Having the right mindset is critical to successfully changing behaviors for your health. Here are some questions to get you on track …
Keep A Gratitude Attitude After Thanksgiving
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I couldn’t miss writing a post about gratitude. Gratitude has several meanings. Depending on the context, gratitude can be as simple as feeling thankful for receiving a gift or as large as a virtue to strive for every day. Several studies have indicated that people who practice gratitude every day …
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MD State Parks Give Adults A Place To Play
Last week, we talked about the benefits of exercising outside, but if you have no idea where to start, than look no further than your closest state park. Our parks offer tons of ways to get active, from salsa dancing to stand-up paddleboarding. And if you’re lucky enough to live near Martinak, Tuckahoe, Rocky Gap, …
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Address Your Stress & Breathe a Little Easier
As we discussed in our last post, long-term stress is making America sick. If you can’t unload some of your stress, here are ways to manage it. Re-calibrate your stress barometer Pay attention to your state of mind, body, emotions, and other external factors. Usually, we don’t recognize our stress until we are burned out. …
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Stress is, Literally, Eating Away At Your Brain
Stress is a phenomenon that dates back to our earliest ancestors. While the stressors have drastically changed from those of our predecessors, we still respond to stress with fight, flight, and freeze. Responding to short-term stresses, like touching a hot surface, is crucial for our survival. Say you are holding a very hot cup of …
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