March 2023

Procrastination Linked to Poor Mental & Physical Health

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Are you a procrastinator? A procrastinator is defined as “a person who habitually puts off doing things.”

Procrastination has been linked to increased anxiety, stress, pain, unhealthier lifestyles, and delays in seeking assistance for general health problems. Clinical trials have shown that cognitive behavioral therapy is effective at reducing procrastination. Like the video so far, Subscribe and Follow us. 3 things cognitive behavioral therapy does to help overcome procrastination include:

1. Breaking up long-term goals into short-term goals,

2. Managing distractions (i.e. turning off cell phones),

3. Staying focused on a task regardless of negative emotions.

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Eating Meat Is Not Good For Your Heart

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Is a daily consumption of meat good for your heart?

A Cleveland Clinic and Tufts University study revealed a 22% increased risk for heart disease for every 3.3 oz serving of cooked lean meat per day. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and many other parts of the world, and meat is a major risk factor. 

Lifestyle and behaviors improve cardiovascular health including:

• eating healthful foods –fruits, vegetables, whole un-ground grains, beans and seeds

• exercising regularly

• getting sufficient sleep

• maintaining a healthy body weight

• stopping smoking

• restricting or avoiding alcohol

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