Self-Care Tips For Caregivers: Prioritizing Your Well-Being
Caregiving is a deeply rewarding yet challenging role. Whether you’re caring for a loved one with a chronic illness, disability, or aging-related needs, it can be easy to let your own needs fall by the wayside. Yet, maintaining your well-being is crucial not only for your health but also for your ability to provide adequate care. Here are some essential self-care tips for caregivers to help prioritize your well-being.
Tips For Self-Care On The Go
As another school year approaches, fall sports and festivities begin, and with the holidays around the corner, taking time for yourself can be a bit of a challenge. Even with our busy schedules, taking care of oneself is very important! When we say, “self-care,” we mean taking time to do things that help promote physical and mental wellness. As this time of the year becomes busier, here are some quick tips to stay healthy, even when you’re on the go and crunched for time!
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Heart Healthy: Take Care Of Your Body’s Most Important Muscle
Your heart is the body’s most vital muscle. Maintaining a heart-healthy lifestyle is essential for overall well-being, and physical therapists (PTs) play a crucial role in addressing cardiovascular concerns and overcoming pain barriers that may hinder exercise.
What’s Your Sleep Style? Plus 4 Tips For Better Rest
“Sleep style” refers to your body’s natural tendency to fall asleep at a certain time. To learn more about your sleep style and ways to get better rest, answer a few simple questions below.
Take A Deep Breath: Breathing Techniques For Managing Stress
Stress is unavoidable, but how we manage it can make all the difference in our overall well-being. One powerful tool that often goes overlooked is the simple act of breathing. In this blog, we’ll explore breathing techniques that can be your secret weapon in combating stress and improving your mental and physical health.
3 Exercises for Better Heart Health
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. You can do many things to help decrease your likelihood of heart disease. These include:
- Prioritizing a healthy diet
- Reducing stress
- Maintaining a healthy weight
- Avoiding smoking and alcohol
- Maintaining healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels
3 Health Resolutions That Can Help You Build Healthy Habits All Year Long
Over the past few months, you may have noticed that gyms have become overcrowded, healthy and fresh foods are snatched up at grocery stores like hotcakes, and people furiously write down their New Year Resolutions. If you’re like the average person, you stick to these resolutions for a month or two before you ultimately drop them. For what reason? Most goals I see are too lofty and would benefit from some simplicity to maintain consistently.
From Dry Needling to Exercise Safety: Top 10 Blogs of 2023
Over the last year, our knowledgeable clinicians have shared their expertise on topics ranging from ergonomics, new parenting, workout tips, and everything in between. As we close out the year, here are ten topics that our readers had the most interest in.
