{"id":9356,"date":"2020-12-23T01:07:40","date_gmt":"2020-12-23T06:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=9356"},"modified":"2020-12-02T01:24:01","modified_gmt":"2020-12-02T06:24:01","slug":"bringing-in-the-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/blog\/?p=9356","title":{"rendered":"2020 was … challenging"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Man<\/p>\n

This has been a tough year for us all. The global pandemic triggered a cascade of events that we have all dealt with on physical and psychological levels.<\/p>\n

Physically:<\/u> The World Health Organization points out that just over 35 million people have contracted Covid-19.<\/p>\n

Psychologically<\/u>:<\/u> This pandemic has affected us in many ways, with research showing spikes in stress, anxiety, and depression in adults and children.<\/p>\n

As we move into 2021, there are some things we can do to help make this year far healthier than the last one.<\/p>\n

Take Care of These Items <\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Get your annual checkup. After the turmoil of 2020, it will be a relief to know you have talked with your doctor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Get outside whenever you can. One major source of 2020 stress has been the feeling of confinement. But just being outdoors improves your mood!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Make a plan for adding activity back into your live. 2021 is going to be a time for a fresh start.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Before next year, get your screenings done so that you know your numbers. Once you understand your risk levels for chronic disease, then you are armed with the knowledge to reverse that number and lower your risk.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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