National Staying Healthy Month

The start of a new year is a perfect time to make better health choices. January is National Staying Healthy Month to strive for full body wellness.

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With the arrival of 2023, new resolutions have come along. After the festivities and the end-of-year celebrations, January encourages everyone to reflect on how to improve the new year. Most of us have excellent ambitions to focus on self-care and overall well-being, but those goals can get pushed back as our busy lives take over.

The start of a new year is a perfect time to make better choices, especially regarding our health.
Because of that, January has been named National Staying Healthy Month to strive for wellness. However, when we think about health, we usually concentrate on physical health, leaving aside other aspects of well-being that are also relevant.

According to the definition of wellness, there are ten dimensions to consider: physical, social, intellectual, occupational, emotional, spiritual, environmental, mental, financial, and medical. Here are a series of actions that might help you create healthy habits that stick for the rest of your life.

Exercise

Adding 30 minutes of physical activities to our daily routine can make a huge and positive change in our overall health. Besides strengthening bones and muscles, exercising can decrease the risk of certain illnesses. Check out our blog on How to Exercise as a Family for more tips on this subject.

Positive mental health

Leaving mental illness aside, we can prevent stress and manage stressful sources around us. Mental health matters as much as physical health, good mental health allows our families and us to feel confident, enjoy life, and overcome challenges. If we spend quality time with our loved ones, we will relax and destress in one of the best ways possible.

Prevent diseases

Addressing proper medical care begins with prevention. One of the best ways to prevent diseases is by getting regular checkups with your local doctor. Reports indicate that getting a checkup every 1-3 years, depending on age, will help detect any concerns in your health.

Inspire others

Being a healthy role model to friends and family can be challenging because you may not know how to motivate others. Recent studies have indicated that the key to success in inspiration is how you say it. Here are some examples of typical phrases and how you should enhance them:

Instead of saying:

You look skinny today. Did you lose weight?

Say:

“Wow, you look so healthy” or “You’re looking strong today!”

Instead of saying:

This exercise can burn fat and reduce cellulite

Say:

“This exercise strengthens your arms so you can swim longer!”

At Signature Health Services, we are committed to the well-being of all our great families. Therefore, we are happy to assist you with any concerns you may have regarding health prevention. Our registered nurses can help you manage almost every health issue you may need.

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