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02/23/2026

Relaxation Makes you Healthier

Regular body work like a neuromuscular massage is a relation gift you can give yourself.

02/17/2026

Relaxation Makes you Healthier

Relaxation has many physical benefits -- fewer headaches or muscle tension, better sleep, improved mood, a stronger immune system, fewer racing thoughts, better mental clarity and a lowered risk for anxiety or depression.

02/09/2026

Relaxation Makes you Healthier

Schedule some down time. If you're stepping away from the computer only to pick up your phone or the TV remote, that's not down time. Instead, play a board game, bake a batch of cookies or tend to the garden.

02/03/2026

Relaxation Makes you Healthier

Get out for a breath of fresh air. Just stepping away from your chores, to-do list or computer is relaxing.

01/27/2026

Relaxation Makes you Healthier

Mindfulness is a way to actively engage in relaxation. Rather than worrying about the past or the future, be present in the moment. Meditation is one way to be mindful, so is muscle relaxation. Schedule a massage. Use that time to relax and live in the moment.

01/19/2026

Relaxation Makes you Healthier

Get moving. That sounds counter-intuitive, but exercise helps produce endorphins which make you feel better. Exercise doesn't have to be a full-on workout at the gym either. Walk, dance, take a bike ride. Just move.

01/13/2026

Relaxation Makes you Healthier

Breathe your way to relaxation. Take a few slow, deep breaths. Close your eyes. Imagine an idyllic scene. Breathe in deeply, and continue to breathe slowly in an out. Deep breathing is one technique to alleviate stress.

01/05/2026

Relaxation Makes you Healthier

Give yourself permission to relax. If you plan to relax every day while things are calm, it will be easier when you're trying to relax when life gets busy.

12/30/2025

Relaxation Makes you Healthier

Plan for a few, easy New Year's resolutions. If you try to change too much at once, that can be stressful. It takes about two weeks to drop a bad habit and two weeks to create a new better habit. Do one or two things at a time, and give yourself a chance to make them work.

12/22/2025

12/15/2025

Stay Safe During the Holidays

There's nothing worse than spoiling your holiday season with a trip to the emergency room. Here are a few tips for staying safe during the holidays.

Most of all, have a happy holiday season with family and friends. The ER won't mind, if you don't need them.

12/09/2025

Stay Safe During the Holidays

Home fires are common during the holidays, many the result of holiday lighting.
Test your smoke detectors to make sure they're working properly and replace any that have stopped working.

Keep live trees adequately watered. If you can pull needles from a tree with little effort, the tree needs more water.

If you're using an artificial tree make certain that it is fire rated.

Look carefully at all strings of lights before you hang them. Replace any with frayed wiring. Covering frayed wires with electrical tape isn't worth the risk to your home.