Joy, appreciation, abundant, part of a larger purpose, calmness- these are some of the feelings that you may reflect on as you watch the sunset. Afterward, you may have realized that you felt happier or had mental clarity. Well, those feelings are real, studies have shown that watching the sunset does have a positive impact on your mental health. In Italian, the word for sunset is, tramonte, […]
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Hydration: Why it’s so important! The human body is made up for more than 50% water. Every cell in our body needs water to do it’s job. Water helps to regulate body temperature, keeps mucous membranes moist, skin soft, lubricates joints, prevents constipation, and maintains your metabolism. Every day you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements. For your body
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Eating fresh vegetables is so important that they have their own recognition day! June 16th is Fresh Veggies Day! Fresh vegetables provide our bodies with all different kinds of necessary vitamins and minerals that help keep our systems functioning properly. Benefits of Eating Vegetables -Good source of an array of vitamins and minerals- Vitamin A, B,
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Did you know that the earliest mention of hummus dates to the 13th century in Egypt! Hummus has many benefits: low in saturated fat, high in fiber, protein, and complex carbohydrates. Hummus can easily become part of your healthy eating habits. The main tips nutritionists give to eating healthy are to drink water, eat vegetables,
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Today is National Stress Awareness Day! The past year has tested us in many ways- personally, professionally, emotionally and spiritually. Yet, we are still here. We learned a lot about ourselves; we learned what is truly important in our day-to-day lives and how to cope with different stressors as they came up. What are some
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There are so many benefits of walking: heart health, weight loss and mental health to name a few. As little as 15 minutes a day can improve your mood, health and your life! Walking is an exercise that doesn’t cost a thing. Walking does not require any equipment and can be performed anytime, anywhere. Lets
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We salute the hard working Social Workers of Unicity Healthcare during National Social Work Month. All of us at Unicity want to recognize and thank our own Social Worker’s: Rita Grandelis, Alessandra Nolfo, Melissa Bressler, Deborah Kern, Stephanie Gilman, Marissa Palermo, Cathleen Keating, and Jenna Vitu “May you be proud of the work you