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There’s no health without mental health, which is why we’re empowering our members to take small steps that can lead to big changes in their well-being. One out of five U.S. adults experiences mental illness each year. And over time, poor mental health can impact our physical health. This link …

By Alex Anderson In August of 1996, I was having breakfast with a pastor that I admired. He did not come from a privileged family, but his life was full of good things. He was very blessed in every way. He had started his church a year and a half earlier, …

Whether your athletic passions drive you to the track, field, court or gym, the physical demands placed on your body – increased speed, force, shifts in movement, repetition, and/or direct impact with other people – amp up your endorphins, spirits and enjoyment of life – and also your risk of …

Submitted by Hospice of Marion County Death can happen to anyone at any age and can be a sudden accident or expected over a long period of time due to a critical illness. No matter how it happens, or how someone views death and the dying process, we all will …

By Sharon A. Bassett Want to update your home’s look this holiday season? Let’s look at the new color trends and textures that add warmth and richness to our homes as we celebrate the Reason for the Season. Color of the Season “Very Peri,” the 2022 Pantone Color of the …

By Janice Martin, Senior Advisor / Family Liaison If you have been concerned that you are no longer able to care for your spouse or a parent who is living alone, it may be time to consider a move to an assisted living community. But how do you know when …

Many aspects of one’s life can impact their mental health. One important factor is physical health. Living with an illness, such as kidney disease, affects a person’s psychological well-being, not just their physical health. The stress of being on numerous medications, making constant adjustments to your diet, and being on …

By Katie Keel, APRN-C We made it through the year! If you had resolutions and kept them – good for you! If you never made a resolution and need an idea – consider the 44% of Americans for the 2022 New Year who made a pledge to eat healthier and …

Several studies have been conducted on the link between depression and hearing loss. Recent findings indicate that of the groups studied, women of all ages and adults age 18 to 69 with hearing loss are more likely to experience “significant depression” than hearing loss sufferers over 70.1 “We found a …

By Karen Pashley We don’t need a calendar to tell us the holiday season is officially here. In the blink of an eye, merchants swapped the pumpkins and scarecrows for snowmen and glittering baubles. Announcements of sales we simply cannot miss are flooding our inboxes, and the race is on …