We all know how painful it is to have a poor night’s sleep, or worse, a string of them. What is not as well known, however, is the importance of good sleep to one’s mental health.

On this episode, Sharp Best Health sits down with Shelby Bambino, licensed marriage and family therapist at Sharp Mesa Vista, to talk about  the connection between sleep and mental health and how you can make small changes to improve your sleep, and as a result - your mental well-being.

Show notes:

• Part 1 of the Mental Health Podcast Series: Let's Talk It.
• Part 2 of the Mental Health Episode: Feeling a Little Blue?
• Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital: If you or a loved one struggles with mental illness or substance abuse, you are not alone. Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital is here for you 24 hours a day and accepts almost all health insurance plans. Call 858-836-8434 for more information.
• Whil: Free digital mindfulness and yoga app for Sharp employees. Visit https://connect.whil.com/sponsor/SharpHealthCare to get started. All you need is your Sharp email address!
• Contact Sharp Best Health at [email protected]. 

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Visit Sharp Best Health on SharpNET for more information on our programs and resources.

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This holiday season, Sharp Best Health would like you to join in the Twelve Days of Wellness to celebrate your health and happiness during the busiest time of the year. Each member of the Sharp Best Health team shares 3 healthy habits  (for the total of 12 tips) for you to keep healthy and well this holiday season!

Megan’s tips

1. Ask for help
2. Get enough sleep
   Additional reading:
   Wake Up, Sleepy Head!
   How Meditation Can Improve Your Sleep
   Five Tips for Better Sleep
3. Get a flu shot
   Sharp employees can get a flu shot at any EOHD clinic around Sharp. For EOHD clinic locations and hours, please check this page on sharpNET: https://sharpnet.sharp.com/hr/employeeOccupationalHealth/Hours-Locations.cfm

Olga’s tips

1. Find opportunities to laugh
   Get ready to LAUGH with these funny babies and toddlers!
2. Give gifts of health
3. Find opportunities to sweat once a day

Emily’s tips

1. Prioritize based on your values
2. Bring healthy dishes to holiday gatherings
3. Be prepared to change awkward subjects

Janice’s tips

1. Shop for gifts early 
2. Practice self-care
3. Hydrate

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Sharp Best Health chats with Marlys Kimmey, HR Manager at Sharp Metro Campus, about why she challenged herself to not complain for 21 days and how it changed her thoughts, her attitude and ultimately, her life.

Additional Resources:

• "A Complaint Free World" by Will Bowen
• Will Bowen’s Complaint Free® challenge

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Sharp Best Health is taking a week off for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will be back next week with a new and exciting episode. In the meantime, enjoy this super helpful episode from our archives on simple strategies for managing stress as you navigate the busy holiday season.

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On today’s episode, Sharp Best Health is sharing about the power of pets and reasons why owning a pet can be beneficial to your health. We are also sharing some food for thought ---  questions you may want to ask yourself in order to prepare yourself for owning a new pet!
 
Additional Resources:

• Mindfulness Classes at Sharp (free to employees)
• Whil - mindfulness and yoga app (free to employees)
• San Diego Humane Society (pet adoption and volunteer opportunities)
• Questions you may want to ask yourself or a loved one in preparation of getting a new pet:
  ·         How long will the animal live?
  ·         What does the pet eat?
  ·         How much exercise does the pet need?
  ·         How large will it be when it’s full grown?
  ·         How much it will cost for veterinary care?
  ·         Do I have enough time to properly care for and clean up after the pet?
  ·         Is this pet allowed in my house, apartment, or other living situation?

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Regardless of one’s religious affiliation, the holiday season often inspires feelings of warmth, joy, and belonging. But for some people, this time of year can evoke feelings of loneliness, stress and anxiety.

The “holiday blues” are real and very common. On the 2nd part of the Mental Health Podcast Series, Sharp Best Health and Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital Psychologist, Dr. Dara Schwartz, sit down to discuss the key causes for the holiday blues and offer some strategies that may help alleviate some of the emotional pain we experience during the holidays.

Additional Resources:

• Part 1 of the Mental Health Podcast Series: Let's Talk It.
• Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital: If you or a loved one struggles with mental illness or substance abuse, you are not alone. Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital is here for you 24 hours a day and accepts almost all health insurance plans. Call 858-836-8434 for more information.
• Dr. Dara Schwartz
• Sharp Best Health: [email protected] 

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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that at least half of all the grains you eat are whole grains. Yet, most people don't quite understand what "whole grains" actually means. Is it the brown food?
On today's episode, Sharp Best Health discusses what exactly whole grains are, why are they so important, and how to spot them in a grocery store.

Additional reading:

• Mayo Clinic: Whole grains: Hearty options for a healthy diet
• Harvard Health: Spotting whole grains at the grocery store

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Social media is often criticized for being bad for our health. Even though, too much passive use of social media can negatively affect one's health, moderate use of technology can actually support your healthy habits.  After all, you can hardly scroll through Pinterest without "pinning" another gorgeous healthy salad or a 10-minute full-body workout!

On this episode of the Coffee Break with Sharp Best Health, we sit down to discuss how pinning, scrolling, sharing, and YouTubing can help you reach your health goals.

Resources:
Sharp Best Health closed Facebook Group. Join here.
Podcasts: NPR Live Kit, TED Talk Health

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As daylight saving time begins, the potential for harm increases as darkness falls earlier. Sharp Best Health and Sharp Security Director, Dennis Kaskovich, sit down to discuss how following simple security tips can increase personal safety and reduce the opportunity for you becoming a crime victim.

Additional resources:

• Security page on SharpNet: https://sharpnet.sharp.com/security/index.cfm  
• Dennis Kaskovich can be reached at (858) 499-5275.

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