Practicing breathing, finding your “why” and engaging in exercise you enjoy can all better your mental health. Image Credit: PeopleImages/iStock/GettyImages We all know regular physical activity comes with plenty of good-for-you-benefits, including a longer lifespan, a reduction in the risk of health issues (such as heart disease, diabetes and even […]
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Mental Health Is… Caring for yourself | Health & Wellness Services
Be ‘unproductive’ Pressure to perform well, meet expectations or reach certain milestones at the end of the semester can send us into overdrive when it comes to our productivity. However, being ‘unproductive’ has benefits, too. For instance, downtime can help us relieve stress, avoid burnout and better retain information. It […]
NWH offers men tips on fitness, mental health, & cancer
Did you know that men are more likely than women to die of suicide, skip doctor’s appointments and routine screenings, and avoid seeking help for mental illness? Hoping to change these attitudes, Northern Westchester Hospital recently gathered a panel of experts, including a physical therapist, a urologist, and a psychiatrist […]