July is UV Safety Awareness Month—a perfect time to remember that protecting your skin is essential for your overall health and wellness. While summer brings longer days and more time outdoors, too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause lasting skin damage and increase your risk of skin cancer. The good news? Simple, everyday habits like applying sunscreen, seeking shade, and wearing protective clothing can make a big difference. At Bowen Health, we encourage you to know your skin, perform regular self-checks, and reach out to your primary care provider if you notice any changes. Prevention and early detection are key to staying healthy and enjoying the summer safely.

As moms, we notice everything—except what is happening to ourselves. We manage our children's moods and teeth, but we often miss how our own mental health directly impacts our physical well-being. When stress or anxiety takes over, it does not just stay in our minds. It shows up as jaw clenching, night grinding, or skipping basic routines out of pure exhaustion. Discover the deep, invisible link between motherhood, emotional fatigue, and oral care—plus one simple, stress-free habit you can start today to reclaim your health.

Having a new baby can be such a joyous and fulfilling time in a mom’s life, but sometimes things can feel “off.”

Continue reading to learn more from our very own Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Baily Kakalia!

Let’s swallow a hard pill together: Social media isn’t a phase and hasn’t been for a long time. For today’s teens, access is easier than ever, and the digital world is essentially their second home. Here is how you can help your teen navigate the digital noise without losing themselves.

Many of us are overextended during regular circumstances. We can lose the capacity to keep up and feel like we are adequate. Yet, we continue to struggle to say “no.” Why is this? 

These have been tough times. I don’t have to make a case for this statement. We are all feeling it and we are exhausted. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like the hard times are going away anytime soon, so we have to find a new way of coping.

What motivated first responders during 9/11 to run into burning buildings? What motivates an employee to go to work every day? It may seem ridiculous at first glance to put these questions side by side considering the potential ramifications for first responders and healthcare workers, but is it really?

Your mood impacts your thoughts and behaviors. This can have a snowball effect.  You may have an awful experience in the morning on your way to work, this puts you in a foul mood. By the time you get to work this mood spills into how you think about a request for help or how you interact with others.

Gossip may be easily overlooked as a little harmless entertainment, but the consequences can be far-reaching. It destroys both the trust and credibility of the person spreading gossip.

Human behavior is so very interesting. In observing others there is a clear difference between confidence and arrogance. Confidence is a very attractive characteristic while arrogance can be quite off-putting.

According to the American Psychological Association, nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience some form of mental illness every year. If you have a mental illness, you may have difficulty functioning in a few areas, including at work, school, and home. If we know this, why aren’t we more proactive inaddressing mental or emotional well-being?

It can be draining to deal with difficult people. Often, we are part of a system that is interdependent on each other for the outcome or work product.  Simply attempting to avoid difficult people is not a solution.  

There are a million things each day clamoring for your attention and it can feel like you’ve failed if you did not get to everything on the to-do list. How do we balance being both efficient and effective?

Rejection hurts. It doesn’t matter whether it is a relational, romantic, or work-related rejection. In fact, research indicates rejection activates the same parts of our brain as physical pain does. Of course, it seems some people bounce back faster from rejection than others. What are those peopledoing that could be helpful as you seek to overcome rejection?

Type 2 diabetes is a severe health condition where the body doesn’t make insulin properly or doesn’t make enough, resulting from uncontrolled blood sugar levels. It is largely driven by lifestyle and genetic factors, including physical inactivity, age, family history, and excess weight.

People who live with substance use disorder may be aware of their problem but not be able to stop even if they want to. Over time, they build up a tolerance to the substance and require larger amounts to feel the effects. This downward spiral can cause physical and psychological problems, and in some cases, it can lead to serious illness and death.

If you think someone is considering suicide, it’s OK to ask them, but how will you know?

Grief can cause both emotional and physical reactions that can affect your health. The grieving process brings about moments of intense suffering, and it may be difficult to
continue daily routines. Here are some tips that may help to navigate the grieving process and improve your overall well-being.

It’s not as hard or as boring as you may think to change your behaviors and live your best, healthiest life. It’s not just changing what you do, it’s changing your mindset. Here are five simple ways to invest in your health.

Quitting tobacco is hard for anyone. But quitting is possible!