Poor mental health has a significant impact on your physical health and vice versa. Mental health disorders are associated with the onset, progression, and outcome of several disorders and diseases, including diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and more. Poor mental health can have lasting consequences on our physical health, our relationships with others, and the way… Read More »
Mental Health Impacts on Physical Health
The Health Benefits of Your Pets
We’ve all heard that owning a pet can be beneficial to your physical and mental health, but what kind of benefits can you expect? How do you choose the pet that’s right for you and your family? It’s estimated that 67 percent of all U.S. households, or 84.9 million homes, own at least one pet…. Read More »
Making Exercise Fun for Kids
We all know the benefits of an active lifestyle and a regular exercise routine. Exercise reduces your risk of illness, including heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Being active also improves your judgment skills, your ability to learn and retain information, and your overall mental health and mood. Adults aren’t the only ones who can… Read More »
Proteins: How Important Are They?
January 27, 2020 | Abby Caviness We all hear about protein and how important it is for our body, but have you ever stopped to wonder exactly how important it is? (We’ll give you a hint: it is essential.) In honor of National Protein Day, USHEALTH Group® is breaking down protein, how it functions, and… Read More »
National Bath Safety Month
January 20, 2020 | Abby Caviness After a long day, it can sound so appealing to take a hot bath with your beloved bath salts and bath bombs to melt the stress of the day away. While a bath can be a great stress reliever, is it the healthiest option to clean your body? USHEALTH… Read More »
Time to Screen Your Screen Time
January 6, 2020 | Abby Caviness If you are anything like most people in the world, you have a varying degree of attachment to your phone, computer, or TV. Between work and leisure, Americans spend an alarming portion of their day staring at a screen—and at what cost? There are several ways excessive screen time… Read More »
20 Resolutions for 2020
December 30, 2019 | Abby Caviness New Year’s resolutions can be a big downer, especially when you choose a goal that causes you to bite off more than you can chew. If you fail to achieve your goal or uphold your resolutions, it can make you feel like a failure. However, if you choose a… Read More »
Does Your Peppermint Bark?
December 23, 2019 | Abby Caviness Peppermint mocha, oil, bark, candles, lotion, candy canes, hot chocolate…the list goes on and on. Whatever your vehicle, the addition of peppermint to some of your favorite recipes and cosmetic products can be the perfect way to get in the holiday spirit. And while it is great for its… Read More »