Summer’s here, and while longer days and sunshine are great for outdoor workouts, exercising in the heat can put serious stress on your body. High temperatures combined with physical activity can increase your risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, or even heat stroke — a life-threatening condition. But with the right knowledge and precautions, you can stay fit and stay safe. How Heat Affects the Body During Exercise When you exercise, your muscles generate heat. Normally, your body cools...

Financial stress is more than just worrying about bills or debt—it can quietly affect nearly every part of a person’s life. When money concerns become constant or overwhelming, the body and mind respond in ways that can build up over time and significantly impact overall health. How financial stress affects the body When someone experiences ongoing financial stress, the body often stays in a prolonged “fight or flight” state. This means stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline remain...

Mental health is widely misunderstood. There is a stigma that surrounds mental health issues. This stigma prevents people from getting the help they need. The only way to stop the stigma is to learn as much as you can about it. The best way to do that is to dispel some of the common myths about mental illness. Here are some common myths about mental illness, and the facts that refute them. Myth: Mental health problems are not that common. Fact: Mental health problems are very common. About 1...