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Knowledge is power—especially when it comes to your well-being. Our blog, updated monthly, is your go-to resource for research, tips, and guidance through the complexities of personal and professional well-being.
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February 5, 2025
Celebrating Black History Month: Understanding Its Significance and History
Blog post written by Iowa Primary Care Association Each year, February marks the celebration of Black History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the achievements and contributions of Black Americans...Read More
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September 1, 2024
The Truth About Alcohol: What Science Says About Safe Drinking Habits
Alcohol is so ingrained in our culture and social norms that we hardly notice how prevalent it is—until we start paying attention. From happy hours with coworkers to wine-and-paint nights,...Read More
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October 1, 2023
Mastering Motivation: The Science of Staying Driven at Work
We all have a perpetual resident on our to-do list. You may wait until the mood strikes to tackle the pesky task. Motivation, the catalyst for action and achievement, often...Read More
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January 1, 2023
Promoted Out of Your Comfort Zone? Don’t Panic
After putting in the hours, building rapport with leadership, and takinÂÂÂÂÂÂÂg initiative on several new projects, your hard work finally pays off, and you earn a promotion. As you savor...Read More
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September 1, 2022
Finding Strength Through Support
Have you ever felt alone, confused, and like your life was spinning out of control? Have you envied friends, family members, or strangers because your observations made you believe they...Read More
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June 1, 2022
How Social Media Fuels FOMO
You notice a tightening knot in your stomach as you browse social media, scrolling through eye-catching photos of breathtaking vacations, romantic dates, career achievements, and milestones. Anxious thoughts swarm through...Read More
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May 1, 2022
Mental Health in the Workplace
Your mental health matters. It impacts your relationships with your team members, your decision-making abilities, and how you show up at work, setting the groundwork for your future and your...Read More
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November 1, 2021
The Happiness Habit
As the accumulation of stress, social unrest, and overall uncertainty continue to permeate our lives, many find joy difficult to come by. You may be experiencing a lingering sense of...Read More
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September 1, 2021
Asking Hard Questions: Suicide Prevention
“Are you thinking about suicide?” this may be the hardest question you ask a loved one. Conversations about suicide can feel awkward and difficult; it’s a heavy topic to broach....Read More
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August 1, 2021
What Doing Nothing Can Do for You
It’s no secret- American culture prides itself on productivity. But a trend of putting in more hours and taking less time off has workers less productive and more burned out...Read More
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July 1, 2021
Hidden in Plain Sight: Bringing Visibility to Invisible Disability
Everyone has different characteristics that can present unique challenges throughout life. Physical disabilities like paralysis, muscular dystrophy, and blindness often require living aids you probably recognize- a wheelchair, crutches, seeing-eye...Read More
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May 1, 2021
Mental and Physical Health: A Two-Way Street
When the COVID-19 pandemic upstaged world news and events in March 2020, the comfortable familiarity of our daily lives flipped upside-down. As Americans continue to cope with the global health...Read More