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  • Dehumanization Risks Our Wellbeing

    Dehumanization Risks Our Wellbeing The topic de jour is the dehumanization of our fellow human beings. And, we are going to explore the neuroscience of this topic because dehumanization risks our collective wellbeing. What Is Dehumanization? Dehumanization is the treatment of fellow human beings as lesser beings. When we dehumanize another person, we may perceive

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  • Body Temperature and Mental Wellbeing

    Body Temperature and Mental Wellbeing Today’s post is brief and practical because our recent weather reminded me to talk about body temperature and mental wellbeing. Body Temperature Affects Mental Wellbeing Body temperature can affect our mental wellbeing. We can develop mental health symptoms due to hot weather and an increase in our body temperature just

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  • Peace Building for Collective Wellbeing

    Peace Building for Collective Wellbeing I believe that we are more alike than different, in the USA and in the world. Our differences are our superpowers: we complement each other because of our differences. We need each other’s differences. Our lives are better in a peaceful society. We need peace building for collective wellbeing. Let’s

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  • The Intersection of Heart Health and Mental Wellbeing

    The Intersection of Heart Health and Mental Wellbeing Our times are troubled and troubled times can lead to an increase in heart rate and an increase in blood pressure and an increase in inflammation, all of which reflect cardiovascular (heart) health. Our heart health is jeopardized by these troubled times. Our heart health and our

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  • Food for Wellbeing

    Food for Wellbeing Today’s post refers you to some resources in honour of World Food Safety Day on June 7, 2025. Check out the World Health Organization’s website resources on Food Safety: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-food-safety-day/2025 Consider the intersection of food and social connectedness. Preparing food together is a social activity. Gathering for meals is a social activity.

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  • Both Sides for A Healthy World

    Both Sides for A Healthy World Every issue can be approached from more than one perspective. Let’s explore both sides for a healthy world. Healthy Thinking That’s an audacious topic heading for a short blog post, you say? Sure is. I am not beyond challenges. So, let’s dive in. What constitutes healthy thinking in my

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  • A Sense of Identity Affects Our Wellbeing

    A Sense of Identity Affects Our Wellbeing Our sense of identity affects our wellbeing and the wellbeing of our community. Let’s explore. What Is Identity A sense of identity is necessarily influenced by a sense of self. Let me make a distinction between sense of self and sense of identity. Sense of Identity A person’s

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  • Holidays and Mental Wellbeing

    Holidays and Mental Wellbeing I have previously touched on the topic of holidays and mental wellbeing. With the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, I invite you to consider the topic again. Consider how holidays impact your self-care routines and your gratitude for the life you have. Today’s post is deliberately brief. I ask everyone to contemplate

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  • Mental Wellbeing in May 2025

    Mental Wellbeing in May 2025 Mother’s Day falls on May 11, 2025. May 2025 is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. Let’s explore resources to help you and your community maintain mental wellbeing in May 2025. Why Community Mental Wellbeing Matters Mental wellbeing is important for everyone. Each member of our

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  • Work, Stress, and May Day

    Work, Stress, and May Day Workplace stress can affect your health. Let’s explore work, stress, and May Day. What Is May Day May Day commemorates workers and the history of modern-day workers to transcend struggles and gain rights. May 1 is commonly known as May Day. May Day is commonly known as International Workers’ Day.

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