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Addressing the Mental Health Crisis: BJC HealthCare's Community Wellness Hubs Promote Holistic Care and Support
BJC HealthCare has established community wellness hubs in under-resourced neighborhoods disproportionately facing daily stress across the City of St. Louis and north St. Louis County.
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Is It a Cold or Allergies? Quiz Yourself
Is It a Cold or Allergies? Quiz Yourself
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Connecting Patients to Nature Improves Physical and Mental Well-being
The Olson Family Garden at St. Louis Children’s Hospital just exploded with tulip blooms. But Robert Paulson, the grounds supervisor, says even in winter the garden is magical.
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Prepare for and Prevent Seasonal Viruses
Winter’s frigid temperatures often drive us to gather indoors with family and friends, increasing the risk of developing a respiratory illness. The lessons learned from managing COVID-19 help with other winter illnesses such as colds, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which can significantly affect young children. Medical experts remind us to:
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The Traveling, Eating and Gathering Season is Here!
The holidays are filled with a multitude of wonderful memories, many of them centered around family, friends and food. Before you deck the halls and gather around the kitchen table, consider the following tips on keeping your body, mind and spirit healthy.
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6 Ways to Prioritize Self-Care During the Holidays
Holiday baking, shopping, decorating … there are a million things that you may prioritize over health and self-care during the holidays.
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How to Keep Your Mood From Falling Like the Leaves
Many people call fall their favorite season.
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So Long, Summer! Greetings, Fall!
How to make a smooth seasonal transition
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5 Ways to Conquer Stress (and Protect Your Health, Too)
These simple stress-busters can help quiet your mind and improve your physical wellbeing.
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Understanding the Benefits of Meditation
Much of the research focuses on mindfulness as a meditative practice. Evidence supports the claims that mindfulness meditation improves emotional regulation, decreases anxiety, enables people to become less reactive and offers greater cognitive flexibility within stressful situations.