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Guest Blog Post: How Virtual Races are Keeping us Sane
Read MoreBy Charles Merritt, Co-Founder & CEO of Buddy Insurance We’re all going a bit stir crazy, right? Maybe you trained up for some spring races, eschewing that second helping of chocolate chess pie over Christmas to keep it tight, and now, your events are all cancelled. Or, perhaps you had a killer summer trip lined…
8 Resources to Help You Cope with Depression and Anxiety
Read MoreDo you find your mind racing? Do you often feel sad and overwhelmed? You are not alone. In the U.S., millions of Americans live with mental illness, and 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime. Mental Health America and other organizations across the country have helped raise awareness, fight stigma,…
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Why Going Outside is So Good For You
Spring is in the air and the flowers are in bloom. The days are getting longer and the weather’s getting warmer. And the future’s looking much brighter as millions of Americans continue to receive the COVID-19 vaccine each day. With June just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to engage with the outside world…
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7 Fitness Tips for Summer Vacation Travel
Here in Texas, our summers are unlike any other state in the country. The weather is hot and humid, but there’s plenty of fun to be had, especially if traveling is a part of your summertime plans. Maybe you’re exploring our home state this summer – imagine the memories you can make with sun-soaked days…
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How to Prevent Insect Bites and Tick-Borne Diseases this Summer
Summer is peak-time for doing the outdoor activities we love: Gardening and grilling in the backyard; going for long hikes; cooling off at a swimming hole, and camping in the woods and sleeping under the stars. Unfortunately, summer is also peak-time for insects. Warmer weather creates ideal conditions for flies, fleas, and ticks to thrive…
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How to Stay Hydrated in Texas This Summer
We’re entering the final weeks of spring, folks. The bluebonnets are reaching their full bloom in Texas. Graduation is fast-approaching in schools across the state. And summer is just around the corner. For weather-weary Texans, that means one big thing: It’s going to get very hot in the not-so-distant future. You all know the drill:…
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Supporting Your Kid’s Mental Health, In and Out of COVID
Childhood isn’t just fun and games, it is a crucial time of learning and developing into an adult, and part of this development involves taking care of their mental health. Your child experiences many external and internal factors that can affect their growth throughout their childhood and young adulthood. Certain factors can have lifelong implications…
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Quick Guide to Mental Health Definitions
Do you feel like you lack some understanding when it comes to mental health? Mental health is crucial, and we want to help you better understand it. Here are some quick definitions: Mental health Mental health is cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well-being. It affects how people think, feel, and behave. Mental health can be positively…
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