The COVID-19 pandemic has created an unsure existence for many of us that goes well beyond the fear of the virus itself. We worry about the effects of the virus on our bodies. That’s number one.

But what about the fallout? Job loss, food insecurity, loneliness, and the toll all of these things are taking on our mental health are very real issues. The role of mental health during COVID-19 is still being evaluated.

So what are some tangible things we can do to support our mental health during COVID-19? What are some actions we can take today to move in a positive direction?

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How many knock-knock jokes have you heard in your lifetime? If you flipped through your high school yearbook, would you be able to pinpoint the Class Clown? How high is your match rating for the comedy genre on Netflix? Folks, there’s a reason so many of us prefer mirth to misery: it makes us feel better, body, mind, and soul. And best of all, laughter is a priceless medicine that is fun, free, and easy to use.

Learn how to keep a positive mental attitude with these 5 quick and easy basic health tips.

Now, more than ever, we must say goodbye to negativity and usher in the positive.

To many, the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine signifies the end of the destructive pandemic that has been disrupting the world since last year. Countries around the globe have begun authorizing the use of vaccines for the virus, a disease that has resulted in over 95 million cases and more than 2 million deaths worldwide.

But there's still much trepidation about getting the vaccine considering how fast it was developed. How was it created? What is in it and how does it work? In this post, we'll demystify the vaccine that is supposed to put a stop to this pandemic and provide more insight into the latest COVID-19 vaccine updates.

At the end of the day, what works for one individual or family might not work for you and yours. Discover your ideal health sharing program by OneShare Health.

There’s no way around it, and certainly no substitute for it: a good night’s sleep is always just what the doctor ordered. In fact, the average adult needs at least 7-9 hours of sleep in order to be happy, functioning, and, most importantly, healthy.

These five basic health tips for kids will have your little ones asking for second helpings of the ‘green stuff.’

Parents, we’ve all heard it before: our kids are an extension of us. They’re also highly impressionable, which means anything we say or do, they will say and do… louder. If we want to avoid passing on our vices to our little ones, we have to start by deciding which healthy habits we want to adopt.

Itching to know how to improve your mood fast? 

One of the key ingredients to living a joyful life is a positive mindset, which many of us are in desperate need of at the moment. While we should all focus on cultivating a positive mindset that will last us through the long-term, sometimes a quick fix is all we need to get our day started off right, to realize how much we’re capable of.

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Life can get chaotic pretty quickly, and finding moments to spend quality time with our loved ones isn’t always easy (or possible!). But, did you know that research shows there are many positive outcomes associated with organizing regular family meals? Even just planning for one meal a week can have a life-changing effect on our children.

Not sure if your children are ready for the 4-1-1 on COVID-19?

These tips should help you prepare your family in an honest, yet loving way.

If you’re a parent, you know how important it is to establish trust between you and your children, especially when it comes to answering the hard-hitting questions. Naturally curious, kids are bound to have tons of questions about novel coronavirus (COVID-19), like “When will I be able to see my friends again?” and “Why is everyone wearing those funny looking masks and gloves?” They may even wonder why Mom and Dad seem so distracted lately, fearful they might be displaying coronavirus symptoms themselves.