by BeWell Penn State Health | Mar 6, 2024 | Physical Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
Do you know what constitutes a healthy diet? A healthy diet provides your body with all of the essential nutrients it needs and includes a variety of foods. Here are some nutrition basics to help get you started on your path to better eating habits. Healthy Eating...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Feb 28, 2024 | Emotional Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
It may sound surprising, but most people do not breathe properly. Natural breathing involves your diaphragm, a large muscle in your abdomen. When you breathe in, your belly should expand. When you breathe out, your belly should fall. Over time, people forget how to...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Feb 21, 2024 | Emotional Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
“There are no disasters, only opportunities. And, indeed, opportunities for fresh disasters.” – Boris Johnson Since childhood, we have heard stories about individuals overcoming unthinkable circumstances–disasters no one believed they could and coming out...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Feb 14, 2024 | Emotional Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
A key to building resilience is identifying ways that will likely work well for you as part of your personal strategy. Make connections. Good relationships with close family members, friends or others are essential. Accepting help and support from those who care...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Feb 7, 2024 | Emotional Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
What is resilience? Resilience refers to the ability to successfully adapt to stressors, maintaining psychological wellbeing in the face of adversity. It’s the ability to recover from difficult experiences. Resilience is not a trait that people either have...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Jan 31, 2024 | Emotional Wellness, Intellectual Wellness, Social Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
Do you resolve to expand your social circle in 2024? Whether you’re hoping to meet entirely new contacts or reconnect with old friends and enhance your relationships, everyone can benefit from learning how to strengthen bonds. Here are some tips to help you build,...
