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The Power of Accountability in Achieving Health Goals

As we enter a new year, it’s a great time to focus on your health and wellness. Studies indicate that approximately 80% of resolutions are abandoned by February, despite our best intentions. The difference between setting goals, wishing, and achieving lasting change comes down to one factor: accountability. Embracing accountability

Psychology of Consumer Spending

This article serves as a gentle reminder to be mindful of potential overspending triggers during the upcoming shopping and holiday seasons. While numerous factors influence consumer spending habits, they all have their roots in human psychology. From the allure of discounts to the thrill of impulse purchases, understanding the underlying

Beat the Heat: Summer Health and Wellness Tips

Summer is an optimal time to prioritize health and wellness and enjoy the beautiful weather. The weather can pose health challenges like heatstroke, dehydration, and sunburn when we are outside. Increasing your hydration is critical. We lose fluids when it’s hot. Hydration is about the water you drink and the

Mindful Eating: Nourishing Your Body and Soul

In our fast-paced, multitasking lives, we often eat in a rush, in front of screens, or while juggling multiple things. Mindless eating has become the norm. Take time to savor the flavors and textures of our food. Mindful eating prompts us to slow down, pay attention, and enjoy the food

Embracing Outdoor Fitness

By Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer As spring approaches, there’s no better time to step outside and bask in nature’s beauty while prioritizing your health and wellness. May is the perfect opportunity to explore the many benefits of outdoor fitness activities and harness nature’s power for physical and mental well-being.

National Minority Health Month: A Message from Director of OMH

By Felicia Collins, M.D., M.P.H. UniteNews Guest Writer April 1 marked the start of National Minority Health Month. This year’s theme is Better Health Through Better Understanding, which focuses on improving health outcomes by providing racial and ethnic minority and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities with culturally and linguistically competent

Navigating the Plant-Based Diet

By Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer In recent years, there has been a growing trend toward adopting plant-based diets, with more people exploring a lifestyle centered around fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. A plant-based diet has many benefits. It is essential to weigh both the advantages and potential downsides. Let’s

Postvention – A Silent Epidemic

By Tracy Oeser, MSPsy, UniteNews Guest Writer In 2021, the CDC reported 48,183 suicide deaths. Provisional data for 2022 indicates 49,449 people also died by suicide. With either year, we anticipate numbers could actually be higher because some suicide deaths have historically been misclassified as overdoses, homicides, and undetermined deaths.

Bridging the Gap: Addressing Black Maternal Health Disparities

By Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer The happiness that comes with motherhood is immeasurable. However, the path to becoming a mother is different for everyone. The United States still faces significant issues when it comes to black maternal health disparities. This issue exposes differences in pregnancy outcomes among black women.

A Guide to Self-Love for Mental and Spiritual Health

By Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to lose sight of our most important relationship – the one with ourselves. In pursuing success, happiness, and validation, we often neglect the foundation of our well-being: self-love. Cultivating a deep sense of love

The Power of Accountability in Achieving Health Goals

As we enter a new year, it’s a great time to focus on your health and wellness. Studies indicate that approximately 80% of resolutions are abandoned by February, despite our best intentions. The difference between setting goals, wishing, and achieving lasting change comes down to one factor: accountability. Embracing accountability

Psychology of Consumer Spending

This article serves as a gentle reminder to be mindful of potential overspending triggers during the upcoming shopping and holiday seasons. While numerous factors influence consumer spending habits, they all have their roots in human psychology. From the allure of discounts to the thrill of impulse purchases, understanding the underlying

Beat the Heat: Summer Health and Wellness Tips

Summer is an optimal time to prioritize health and wellness and enjoy the beautiful weather. The weather can pose health challenges like heatstroke, dehydration, and sunburn when we are outside. Increasing your hydration is critical. We lose fluids when it’s hot. Hydration is about the water you drink and the

Mindful Eating: Nourishing Your Body and Soul

In our fast-paced, multitasking lives, we often eat in a rush, in front of screens, or while juggling multiple things. Mindless eating has become the norm. Take time to savor the flavors and textures of our food. Mindful eating prompts us to slow down, pay attention, and enjoy the food

Embracing Outdoor Fitness

By Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer As spring approaches, there’s no better time to step outside and bask in nature’s beauty while prioritizing your health and wellness. May is the perfect opportunity to explore the many benefits of outdoor fitness activities and harness nature’s power for physical and mental well-being.

National Minority Health Month: A Message from Director of OMH

By Felicia Collins, M.D., M.P.H. UniteNews Guest Writer April 1 marked the start of National Minority Health Month. This year’s theme is Better Health Through Better Understanding, which focuses on improving health outcomes by providing racial and ethnic minority and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities with culturally and linguistically competent

Navigating the Plant-Based Diet

By Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer In recent years, there has been a growing trend toward adopting plant-based diets, with more people exploring a lifestyle centered around fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes. A plant-based diet has many benefits. It is essential to weigh both the advantages and potential downsides. Let’s

Postvention – A Silent Epidemic

By Tracy Oeser, MSPsy, UniteNews Guest Writer In 2021, the CDC reported 48,183 suicide deaths. Provisional data for 2022 indicates 49,449 people also died by suicide. With either year, we anticipate numbers could actually be higher because some suicide deaths have historically been misclassified as overdoses, homicides, and undetermined deaths.

Bridging the Gap: Addressing Black Maternal Health Disparities

By Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer The happiness that comes with motherhood is immeasurable. However, the path to becoming a mother is different for everyone. The United States still faces significant issues when it comes to black maternal health disparities. This issue exposes differences in pregnancy outcomes among black women.

A Guide to Self-Love for Mental and Spiritual Health

By Melesha Bailey, UniteNews Contributing Writer In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to lose sight of our most important relationship – the one with ourselves. In pursuing success, happiness, and validation, we often neglect the foundation of our well-being: self-love. Cultivating a deep sense of love