by BeWell Penn State Health | Jan 11, 2023 | Topics
What is physical activity? Physical activity is any form of exercise or movement of the body that uses energy. Some of your daily life activities—doing active chores around the house, yard work, walking the dog—are examples. To get the health benefits of physical...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Jan 4, 2023 | Topics
Identify values – Ask yourself some questions to get creative about what you want to accomplish and how you want to accomplish it. Use the Miracle Question to help identify your values: If you woke up tomorrow and everything was exactly how you wanted it to be,...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Dec 14, 2022 | Topics
When stress is at its peak, it’s hard to stop and regroup. Try to prevent stress and depression in the first place, especially if the holidays have taken an emotional toll on you in the past. Acknowledge your feelings. If someone close to you has recently died or...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Dec 7, 2022 | Topics
While it can be a fun and happy time for us, the holidays can bring a lot of stress that can leave most of us feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Here are some tips that can help you get through the holidays in one piece. Recognize when you are getting...
by BeWell Penn State Health | Nov 30, 2022 | Topics
During the holidays many of us find ourselves asking the same question, “Is it normal to gain weight over the holidays?” Sure, some research suggests that holiday weight gain is a common experience, but that’s not to say extra pounds are inevitable. To learn some...
