REGULAR EXERCISE IMPROVES MOOD
19 March 2026
REGULAR EXERCISE IMPROVES MOOD. Movement is Medicine. In fact it is “good medicine,” and a natural tool to lift spirits, reduce stress, manage anxiety and improve overall mood.
REGULAR EXERCISE IMPROVES MOOD. Movement is Medicine. In fact it is “good medicine,” and a natural tool to lift spirits, reduce stress, manage anxiety and improve overall mood.
EXAMINE YOUR FEET DAILY. Have a professional foot screening at least once a year.
DIABETIC RETINOPATHY (DR) IS A COMMON EYE DISEASE CAUSED BY HIGH BLOOD SUGAR. Regular eye screenings (annually or as recommended) are vital to identify treatable damage early.
MARCH IS NUTRITION MONTH. Celebrate food as a way to connect with culture, tradition and community.
LET’S SUPPORT INDIGENOUS YOUTH. Encourage “movement as medicine” through traditional activities, dancing, drumming, and land-based activities.
EXERCISE SHOULD INCLUDE STRENGTH TRAINING. Strength training improves balance and keeps your body strong for traditional activities, land-based work, and staying independent as you age.
DAILY SELF-CARE AND WHOLISTIC, CULTURALLY SAFE CARE BY YOUR HEALTH TEAM CAN SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE RISKS OF DIABETIC FOOT COMPLICATIONS AND AMPUTATIONS Improve your foot care by inspecting every part of your feet.
DIABETIC RETINOPATHY (DR) CAN DEVELOP WITHOUT OBVIOUS SYMPTOMS. While DR is a leading cause of blindness, it is preventable through early detection, regular screening and culturally safe care.
Let’s focus on how food supports overall well-being, including mood and energy.
SUNDAY, MARCH 8 IS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!
Being active regularly helps reduce risk of type 2 diabetes and its complications.
Roll your ankles in both directions. Then crunch and point your toes. Then balance on your toes as you lift your heels off the ground.