Anger has taken on a primary role in our society. Events in the news have many people feeling angry. While anger is a useful emotion on its own, over time it can take root and be misdirected, affecting our health and our relationships.
No matter how old you are, winter can pose special health challenges.
“Whenever temperatures drop below what feels lower than normal to you—and as wind speed increases—heat can leave your body more rapidly and leave you at risk of health problems,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Colds and the flu are common at all ages, but medical providers also associate certain illnesses with particular age groups when the temperature drops.
When the leaves and temperatures begin to fall, many people envision a winter’s worth of curling up by cozy fires, cooking traditional comfort foods and binge-watching holiday movies.
But increased food intake and decreased activity can have a cumulative effect, resulting in habits and health changes that last beyond the winter months.
Winter means lower temperatures and lower humidity. And that means more dry skin than your summer skin-care routine can handle. Cold, dry air strips the skin of its moisture, leaving it tight, rough, dry and red. When skin goes untreated and unprotected over the long term, increased wrinkling, fine lines, sensitivity and rough, uneven texture result.
The following tips will help you care for your skin throughout the dry season—and learn when it’s time to seek professional and medical care for your skin.
Being healthy is not just part of my job at Carilion Wellness, it is a big part of my life.
However, it is something that I have to work at every single day just like everyone else. Take a look the five things I try to do every day to stay healthy in mind, body and soul.
