Alberta Health Services notes approximately 30% of Albertans have at least one chronic health condition and that increased to 75% for those 65 years of age and older. A chronic health condition could include diabetes, arthritic, blood pressure, kidney, heart conditions, asthma etc. Even though it feels like the world has been put on pause, unfortunately for people living with …
How To Keep Your Alcohol Consumption In Check During Times Of Stress
You may find that when you are stressed, alcohol can help take the edge off. It’s considered a depressant because it acts to slow down our central nervous system, which makes us feel more relaxed mentally and physically. However, in stressful times, consumption may slowly start to increase. This is where using mindfulness around alcohol is key. It usually isn’t …