Contributed by Anna Blount Imagine you’re hiking in the woods. Suddenly, a huge shape lumbers across the trail – a black bear has crossed your path! Your breathing becomes short, your heartbeat skyrockets, and every muscle tenses as cortisol rushes through your bloodstream. Your brain is on high alert – ready for the flight or […]
Read MoreSchool is in full swing, and amidst the business this season can sometimes bring, it is a good reminder of new beginnings and opportunities for positive change. Many of us have been affected by the new school year and have made adjustments to our routines: teachers and students returning to school, parents juggling work with […]
Read MoreGUIDE is in the middle of a mini-series of blogs around maintaining health and wellness during the back-to-school season. We recognize this as a time that can be stressful and chaotic, though also a great time for mindfulness around our health as we establish new routines. In our previous post, Back to School: Remembering to […]
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again! A new school year has begun, which means new routines are being established. Along with the fresh start and excitement of a new season comes waking up earlier, rushing to prepare for the day and feeling stressed about balancing all of the day’s responsibilities. With all of this going […]
Read MoreContributed by DaShe’ Frieson-McMillian, MPH, CTTS After many years of public health education concerning the dangers of cigarette use, teenagers’ cigarette smoking is declining, but their marijuana usage has not changed much. Marijuana is one of the most common drugs abused among teenagers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over one-third […]
Read MoreContributed by Wendy Palmer, MS, RD, LD, CHES It seems like such a simple part of life, but it’s one that many families are not prioritizing: family mealtimes. Many of us are overbooked, overscheduled and find it hard to fit in a time where the whole family can sit down together and enjoy a meal. […]
Read MoreFor many of us, the new year brings an abundance of opportunities for a fresh start. This can also be true with your staff wellness program! You don’t have to make it super complicated or just another thing for your staff to add to their “to do” lists. Wellness programs can engage your staff and […]
Read MoreContributed by Lindsey Jorstad, CPRP The holiday season is known for unhealthy traditions like overindulging and generally sedentary celebrations. Make the most of your break by spending time with your loved ones while being active! Try the following tips from Live Healthy Gwinnett to make this winter your healthiest and happiest one yet. Be Active. […]
Read MoreWorksite wellness is a great way to get staff energized and excited about their own health. It’s also a way for staff to show support to each other, which will bring about a better team overall. Wellness in the workplace might seem like a taxing task, but it doesn’t have to be! Below are three […]
Read MoreDid you know that GUIDE was created by the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education thirty years ago? In celebration of GUIDE’s 30th year anniversary, we have developed a Gwinnett County blog series, which highlights our numerous partnerships and collaborations. July is Park and Recreation month! What better way to highlight our […]
Read MoreGUIDE’s mission is to improve community conditions by utilizing collaborations, promoting positive youth development, delivering specialized training and resources and preventing substance use and abuse.
