If your body is not used to working out regularly, suddenly engaging in rigorous physical exercise can be dangerous for your heart. Keep heart health in mind by making sure you are getting the exercise your body needs in a safe way.

Use this fun and simple recipe to practice different developmental skills! Cooking this sweet treat uses skills like endurance, stamina, strength, dexterity, executive functioning skills, social skills, safety awareness, and focus.

What are eating disorders? Since the 1960s, we’ve watched eating disorder statistics rates double, and it isn’t hard to believe given the propaganda we’ve been subjected to. Roughly every fifty-two minutes, someone passes away from an eating disorder.

It’s February! Before you team up with Cupid and begin counting down to Valentine’s Day, let’s take a moment to discuss heart health and why it’s important to keep your heart’s health in mind.

Low vision affects many older individuals in the United States — millions, in fact. While low vision causes impaired sight, it is different than blindness. During the month of February, the National Eye Institute aims to raise awareness of the causes of this disease and how to recognize the signs if they are present.

This year, World Cancer Day has been dedicated to addressing the needs of individuals with cancer and how hard it can be to have their needs met. Individuals diagnosed with cancer have doctor’s appointments, medicines, treatments, special diets, and so much more.

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week takes place this year from February 21st to the 27th. This week is dedicated to examining and understanding the different types of eating disorders that are prevalent in our society and providing awareness and hope to the families that are affected.

During the month of February, the American Heart Association focuses on raising awareness about heart disease, heart conditions, and congestive heart failure. Heart failure reportedly affects over 6.2 million individuals in the United States.

Movement is so important for our bodies at all ages. As we get older, injury, illness, or mobility constraints may cause some individuals to move less. Ensuring we move our bodies will aid us in the future in so many ways.

The Monthly Mindfulness Exercises + Journaling activity encourages individuals to engage in daily mindfulness exercises and journaling. It promotes mental health, stress management, self-awareness, and cognitive functioning.

Follow the positions to improve core strength even with limited mobility. Everyone can improve their core strength without getting on the floor or standing. Start with these simple positions and increase complexity as you grow stronger.

Feel secure and inspired! When we feel good about ourselves we tend to have better and more positive relationships with others; we also engage in activities with a desire to accomplish more. With good self-esteem, you are more likely to take care of yourself and have the motivation to overcome obstacles.

Set your intentions for the year ahead! It can be a helpful task to outline and establish the things you want to accomplish for your future.

After the holidays and celebrations have passed, it is a great time to take stock of what the last year brought to you and the moments that were special. We’ve put together some prompts to help you reflect and journal about the past year.

Many of us begin the year with new goals, particularly fitness and health goals. This year, we are introducing a tool to help you not only monitor your fitness goals but also to plan them ahead of time.

The month of January is a time designated to focus on cervical health awareness in the United States. As with so many awareness campaigns, cervical cancer is a preventable disease with the proper measures taken. Through regular screening and vaccination, women can prevent cervical cancer or human papillomavirus (HPV) disease.

During the month of January, we join in spreading awareness about glaucoma. Most people have heard of glaucoma but may not be aware of how it affects your eyes. Typically, glaucoma is not detected without a dilated eye exam from your optometrist. Because glaucoma has no warning signs, it can occur rather unexpectedly.

January 1st is synonymous with New Years’ Resolutions. “New Year, New You” in bright, playful fonts encourage you to become the best version of yourself each year. As different companies seek to grab your attention in hopes of helping you meet the weight loss goals you’ve set for yourself, one area that can derail your progress is establishing the time to exercise.

Ski season is upon us! Most mountains are covered in snow this time of year, and, for some, that means bundling up and hitting the slopes. Lift machines are in full rotation and hot chocolate machines are stocked and running non-stop while a rush of patrons fresh out of the Christmas haze forms a queue to rent ski or snowboarding gear in hopes of returning to their favorite sport or trying something new for the first time.

A fun, therapeutic activity that promotes cognitive stimulation, fine motor skills, and language skills is the Winter Word Scramble. This game is designed for adults or individuals of any age and can be a fantastic way to celebrate the winter season while also promoting therapeutic practice areas.