by BeWell Penn State Health | Jun 12, 2024 | Spiritual Wellness, Topics
Sitting down and recording your thoughts and feelings can be intimidating, but journaling can help you practice mindfulness, grow your self-awareness and reduce stress. Mindfulness means paying attention to the present, and journaling can help this process by...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Jun 5, 2024 | Spiritual Wellness, Topics
Even the most optimistic people feel heartbroken, stressed, or disappointed once in a while. Studies show that practicing gratitude can help you proactively help yourself feel better. Those who practice gratitude are not only happier, but they’re healthier too!...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Nov 29, 2023 | Spiritual Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
WeightWatchers offers a clinically tested Diabetes-Tailored Plan. Research shows that the program helps people with diabetes lose weight and lower their blood sugar.† For people with prediabetes, the general WeightWatchers program is recognized by the CDC as a...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Nov 22, 2023 | Spiritual Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
Did you know nearly 96% of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving? Even though one of the main objectives of this holiday is to build in time for expressing gratitude, the rush of preparing for food and travel might make feeling grateful challenging. Studies have shown that...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Nov 15, 2023 | Spiritual Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
Holiday shopping sprees can often soar into the thousands of dollars, which leave many paying for gifts well into the New Year. You do not have to break the bank for a successful holiday shopping experience, but you do need to plan ahead. Before you even start...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Nov 8, 2023 | Spiritual Wellness, Topics, Wellness Articles
by Ariana Pichardo-Lowden, M.D. A healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby are the goals of every pregnant woman. Recognizing the risk for developing diabetes during pregnancy before conception is important and can help women take important measures to preserve...