BeWell Albemarle

11/29/2023

Micro-acts of joy can have a big impact on our emotional well-being. Including, but not limited to, better relationships, less stress, and improved coping. Add in those small acts of kindness when the opportunity presents and see how you feel.

A new citizen-scientist research project aims to test whether daily moments of awe, kindness and gratitude can make a real impact. Early results are promising. And it's not too late to join the study.

11/01/2023

Sodium has been highly villainized for its negatives effects on health, but did you know low sodium intakes are also associated with negative health? Check out this evidence-based article, Making Sense of Salt, to better understand the intricacies of salt consumption, and how salt compares to sodium (hint, they're not the same thing!). Let us know if you enjoyed this article and would like to see more content like this! ~BeWell Albemarle

It is generally considered common knowledge that a diet high in salt produces numerous negative health consequences. Read more...

08/18/2021

Did you know your diet influences how well your immune system functions? Check out this article on the role nutrients play when it comes to preventing, treating, and managing viral infections, including coronavirus.http://crc.sbmu.ac.ir/uploads/148_499_1594451187841_COVID_nutrients.pdf
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Sounds like a good time to sign-up for our End-of-Summer Healthy Eating Challenge, doesn't it? ;) Get the details here: http://bewell.albemarle.org/programs/Pages/Healthy-Eating-Challenge.aspx 🥦🧅🍎🍑🍓🌽🥕🍠🧄🍆🍅

02/26/2021

Put yourself back on your list of priorities, and join us for a Self-Care Challenge for the month of March. We'll be focusing on 4 pillars of Self-Care: EAT, SLEEP, MOVE, BREATHE

Details: http://bewell.albemarle.org/programs/Pages/March_Self-Care_Challenge.aspx
Sign-up: https://www.ChallengeRunner.com/enroll/4134ua-2uxv

12/16/2020

Check out these 15 Ways to Refresh Your Mental Health in the New Year. Which ones will you try?

We share 15 ways to mentally refresh. You’ll find activities from decluttering to connecting with others and everything in-between.

06/10/2020

Food and mood are intricately tied. 🍽🧠

Another way to put it... the foods you eat... influence how you feel!

Have you noticed how you may feel tired and groggy after a heavy, carb-laden meal? 🥯😴

Or maybe you feel light and energized after a meal rich in vegetables and protein? 🥗🤸‍♂️

Studies show that as we increase our consumption of vegetables and fruits, our mood and sense of well-being increases. 🧘‍♀️🥦

Changing our diet in this way can actually make us feel less affected by the *stress* in our lives. 🦸‍♀️🙌

Check out the study here: https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/499147

06/08/2020

Still struggling to get into your groove while working from home? We've got tips.

05/01/2020

Luckily, you can do hard things!

Playing a big part in slowing the spread is no small task: Wearing a cloth face covering, staying 6 ft apart, and staying home can be hard. But it helps and it works.

04/23/2020

While adapting to life these days, consider trying something for the first time. Want to explore a National Park, or tour the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam?

Links to these activities and more are available at http://bewell.albemarle.org/programs/Pages/Wellness-in-the-time-of-COVID-19.aspx

04/22/2020

Happy EARTH DAY!!!

Show the Earth some love by supporting our local farmers and our local food systems. When you source your food locally, you help to reduce carbon emissions, and you support the individuals providing good stewardship of the land. Check out Shenandoah Produce to learn how to get fresh, local produce and products delivered to your door. https://shenandoahproducefarms.com/

04/21/2020

Is working from home starting to take a toll on your body? Check out our recommendations on how to make your workstation more ergonomic:

04/14/2020

If you are struggling with too much stress, anxiety, or other difficult emotions right now, we have resources in our community to help. Click the link to know what options you have.

Please consider sharing so friends and family know about these resources as well. You may know someone who would benefit from seeing this link, but may not always be proactive to ask for help.

The COVID-19 crisis is creating many stressors for us all. Financial challenges, social isolation, fears about the virus, and other concerns are real, and feeling stress and anxiety is normal. But when fear and anxiety become overwhelming, it is important to take steps to address this. Below are som...