Carey Moffatt

April is Emotional Well-being Month!! Emotional well-being is essential to your overall health. Positive mental health allows you to realize your full potential, cope with the stressors of life, and work productively. But when the stressors of life are overwhelming, your emotional health can be challenged. Here are a few stress management…[Read more]

During a recent seminar, I have learned that sitting is essentially the new “smoking”. Meaning sitting for long periods of time, in one position, isn’t good for our bodies, our joints or frankly…our sanity. So…what can do you about it, if you work behind a desk all day? Desk Yoga!! Below are few poses to help you stay fit and limber, while…[Read more]

We often don’t acknowledge that bullycide is an issue among our community due to stigma regarding mental health. However, it is very important we teach our children to be aware of the effects bullying has on their peers.
For more information on why awareness of bullycide is important, please check out a small video that I made for the school…[Read more]

Spring is a time to get moving and get healthy. The Allegany County Health Department is trying to do just that by making it easier for staff to make healthier choices. This spring and summer we have come up with a few ideas to help folks get into the habit of healthy living. Such as:

– Walking during breaks to the nearest Farmers’ Market -…[Read more]