HealthScope® magazine

Can you believe it's less than two months until Christmas?! 🌲 If you haven’t started budgeting yet, this is your sign to start. Check out these two tips for making it through the giving season without breaking the bank: 🎁 Set a Limit: Be intentional when creating your budget. Experts recommend setting aside 1 to 2% of your annual income for Christmas gifts. 🎁 Make a List, Check it Twice: Document your expenses as you shop so you don’t lose track of your spending. This can be with a budgeting app, spreadsheet, or pen and paper. For more budgeting tips, as well as a handy gift tier (ranging from budget-friendly to all-out), head to our website at the link below. https://lnkd.in/dq4ATqRw

Time blocking is a time management strategy that helps you increase focus and prevent unnecessary distractions. Whether you’re in school or have a full-time job, this strategy can help encourage productivity and limit stress! 🕒 If you’re looking to manage your time better, head to our website to learn about two more helpful time management strategies. https://lnkd.in/eaUn3EzV #TimeManagement #Efficiency #Productivity #HealthScope

Men Wear Pink ambassadors are uniting across the nation to raise much-needed funds for the fight against cancer. Head to our website at the link below to hear these men share the personal stories that motivate them to rally to support breast cancer research. 🎀 https://lnkd.in/en7z7m5i

Magnesium is a mineral and essential nutrient that plays a role in over 300 functions in the body. Whether through foods such as leafy greens, beans, and seeds, or through a dietary supplement, it’s important to make sure you’re getting the recommended daily intake! Not sure which supplement to take? Head to our website where we discuss 10 types of magnesium and their common uses. https://lnkd.in/eXb-NzVT

While all relationships are different, there are certain characteristics that every healthy relationship should have: ✅ Respect – In healthy relationships, partners should respect each other. This includes respecting each other’s emotions, boundaries, and other aspects of personal lives. ✅ Trust – Partners should also trust each other. You should be able to trust each other during hard times, while making big decisions, and with your emotions. ✅ Communication – Arguably one of the most important indicators is communication. Each partner needs to be comfortable expressing their thoughts and feelings but also willing to actively listen when it’s their partner’s turn to speak. ✅ Forgiveness – Holding grudges and feelings of bitterness does nothing good for a relationship. Partners should be able to work through issues and forgive each other. ✅ Commitment – In a healthy relationship, both partners should be willing to invest time, effort, and energy into the partnership and into each other. ✅ Partnership – Partnership in a healthy relationship can mean many things. Partners should enjoy time with each other while feeling comfortable being independent. To learn more about how to keep your relationship healthy, read our latest article on our website at the link below: https://lnkd.in/ejaB9W9T

Dr. Erin Westner, physical therapist and owner of The Pelvic Method says, "We see all walks of life as pelvic floor specialists: men, women, adolescents, and pediatrics. If you have a pelvis, you may need pelvic health education at some point in your life.” Read more about pelvic floor health at the link below: https://lnkd.in/diXVWRvj #PhysicalTherapy #PelvicFloorHealth #HealthScope

If you’re searching for foods with scary good nutrients this fall, look no further than your front porch. 🎃 Try pumpkin in breads, muffins, pies, and more to get 245% of your daily recommended intake of vitamin A in a delicious, fall-themed way. For more helpful numbers to know, head to our website at the link below: https://lnkd.in/enSYBV4x #Nutrition #Health #Wellness #HealthScope

Remember: self-care isn’t selfish! Try these four tips below to prioritize self-care and mental health in your everyday life: 🔷 Make sure to exercise: Just 30 minutes of running, walking, or otherwise moving your body can boost your health and your mood. 🔷 Get enough sleep: For adults, the recommended amount of nightly sleep is between 7 to 9 hours each night. Limit screen use before bed, and try to stick to a consistent schedule. 🔷 Prioritize connections: Stay in touch with family, friends, and others who provide emotional support and other help. 🔷 Do what you enjoy: Make sure to save time and energy for activities that bring you joy and relax or rejuvenate you.

The term “trauma bonding” has been used colloquially over the years, but how many people know its true meaning? Head to our website at the link below to learn more about what trauma bonding is, how to identify it, and how to respond. https://lnkd.in/eeE5dTKP

The Fall issue of HealthScope® magazine is almost here, and we can’t wait to share it with you! 🍁 Want early access? Subscribe to our newsletter at the link below to receive a digital copy of each issue before it hits the stands: https://lnkd.in/eu2GUHmq 💁🏻♀️Cover model: Sierra Waggoner 📸 Kristina Armstrong 🏠 Common House Chattanooga