The Fidelis Care Blog

Regular dental visits help keep your smile healthy. During your checkups, your dentist can find any cavities or concerns early and provide treatment as well as tips for good oral health. Regular dental checkups help to keep any problems from getting worse and are an important part of your overall health and wellness.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental, physical, and social health are linked. They impact each other. This is called the “mind-body connection.” There is no complete health without mental health. Many studies show that poor physical health can lead to mental health problems. These may include depression, low motivation, and anxiety. Poor mental health also can lead to physical problems. These may include chronic pain, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

As people get older, a fall in the home can cause serious injury. Take some simple steps to reduce the risk of falls.

Everyone has mental health needs. You likely have friends or family members who have struggled with a mental health issue – or you have struggled yourself. When people close to you are upset, it can make you uneasy. You want to help, but you may not know how.

Slips and falls can happen to anyone. Hopefully, we’re able to get back up with little more than a bruise or a scratch. But as people get older, falls can have much more serious consequences. For older adults, falls are one of the leading causes of hospital stays and serious injuries.