Be Healthy with Drexel Medicine

03/01/2019

Happy New Year!! Did you set any health and wellness resolutions for 2019? We sure did! Our goal is to help our patients and community live happy and healthier lives! The time to start is now! ✨

26/10/2018

✨How did you do this week? Did you accomplish the goals that you set for yourself? If not, that's okay. Take note of what went well and what can be improved for next week.

Ps. If one of your goals was to try a new exercise, or add a workout during the week, here is a FREE bootcamp taking place outside of City Hall on 10/30 at 6pm.

https://www.phillymag.com/be-well-philly/2018/10/23/free-fit-academy-boot-camp/?fbclid=IwAR0Nhouva_Gm4Kl4ofOZMsaq-gjvD8KmDQCRA_8DBwyKkV9WkhfZ-xR3LRA

22/10/2018

Happy Monday!! What are your goals for the week? Do you have a plan in place to ensure that you accomplish them? If not, take about 5 minutes out of your day to think about what would make your week great and what you need to do to accomplish your goals throughout the week.

You got this!!

17/10/2018

Who knew music could help save lives!🎵🎶🎶🎤

Most of these tracks are the same ones you'd want to jam out to with friends — seriously, I listened to the playlist while writing this article and it's full of bangers.

16/10/2018

Fall favorites like apple pie, pumpkin lattes, creamy soups, and carbalicious comfort food, can be a disaster for someone trying to manage their blood sugar level.

Modifying traditional recipes can be one way to still enjoy all of your favorite seasonal dishes, without sabotaging your health. Check out these ten diabetes- friendly fall/winter foods below..

https://www.everydayhealth.com/type-2-diabetes/diet/fall-foods-diabetes/

12/10/2018

Fall is officially upon us🍁🍂... but that means so is the flu!🤧🤒 Do you know the best ways to prevent the spread of the flu? Here's a list from the CDC of the top health habits that can help!

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits/index.htm

11/10/2018

Can't make it to the gym today? No worries! The American Heart Association-Healthy for Good -has created a circuit home workout infographic that you can tailor to your own goals and pace! A little bit goes a long way! 💪🏼🏋️‍♀️

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/getting-active/create-a-circuit-home-workout

10/10/2018

Mental health is just as important as physical health! You can take preventative measures even if you don't have a diagnosis. Here a few easy ways to prioritize your mental health. 🧘‍♀️🧘🏾‍♂️



https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness/world-mental-health-day-easy-ways-prioritize-mental/story?id=58277848

09/10/2018

Research has shown that exposure to nature can counter depression, decrease stress levels, improve blood pressure and it has also been shown to boost creative and cognitive abilities. Doctors are prescribing nature to patients in the UK's Shetland Islands!!

Time to get that fresh air! Try going for a walk, a hike or even pumpkin picking. Dr's orders! 🌲🌳🍁🍂🧘🏻‍♀️🚵🏿‍♂️

Doctors in Scotland's Shetland Islands are now prescribing nature as part of a patients' treatment for chronic illnesses.

05/10/2018

The seasons may be changing but there is still time to shop for fresh produce at one of Philly's local farmer's markets!!

There are FIVE markets open this weekend! Check out this list to find a market in your area! 🥦🍎🍌
http://thefoodtrust.org/farmers-markets

04/10/2018

1 in 6 people around the world will experience a stroke.
Can you recognize the symptoms of a stroke?
Use the acronym F.A.S.T. to help you remember and know when to take action. It can save a life and minimize the potential lasting effects of a stroke.

1 in 6 people around the world will experience a stroke. F.A.S.T. action can save a life and minimize the potential lasting effects of a stroke. http://spr.ly/6181DNAD1