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Managing Anxiety During School Transitions

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At the start of the school year, students may feel a knot in their stomach and be worried about making new friends and keeping up with potentially tougher classes. The thought of navigating unfamiliar hallways and facing the judgment of classmates in person and on social media can make students feel overwhelmed and anxious with the fear of not fitting in.

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Practical Steps for Drinking Less Alcohol and Feeling Great

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There is compelling evidence that no or low-risk consumption of alcohol can reduce the risk of illnesses such as cancer or high blood pressure and improve your sleep and mental health. Women, in particular, are vulnerable to specific health risks, including breast cancer.

Have you tried to reduce your alcohol intake but found sticking to your goal a real challenge? Perhaps you have decided to drink less but don't know where to start. Reducing or quitting drinking alcohol is not always easy.

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Top 5 Reasons Women's Lives Are Better Without Alcohol

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In a world where alcohol often takes center stage in social gatherings, advertising, and the media, it can be easy to think that you should be drinking. While alcohol can help you relax and give you a buzz, it comes with negative side effects. Some are immediate, and others only impact your life down the road. Equip yourself with the facts and discover 5 reasons for women to reduce their alcohol consumption and achieve greater well-being and fulfilment.

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Cheers to Awareness: Understanding Alcohol's Role in Breast Cancer

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One in every five deaths in the United States is due to cancer. Among women, cancer ranks as the second leading cause of death, trailing only heart disease. After some types of skin cancer, breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among US women. There is reason for optimism, as there have been huge advances in treatment and improvements in breast cancer survival rates. However, breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death among Black and Hispanic women and is the second leading cause of cancer death among women overall, after lung cancer. In 2020, over 40,000 women died of breast cancer in the United States, 2,441 of them in New York State.

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Not Just Alcohol: Other Types of Impaired Driving

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Imagine this: a friend invites you out to dinner, but it’s allergy season—and your medication starts making you drowsy as the meal winds down. Is it safe to drive home?

When a person hears the term “impaired driving,” alcohol may come to mind. However, there are many factors that affect driving ability, and getting educated helps us stay safe on the road.

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Alcohol and the Brain

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Many individuals associate alcohol with a “buzz”—the mood boost that many people experience. Although consumers may desire relaxation, a slower pace, and perhaps some silliness, these results aren’t simply positive side effects of drinking alcohol—they are evidence of a brain that is struggling to coordinate its regular functions.

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Underage Alcohol Use

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As children get older and more independent, they may experience the desire or peer pressure to try alcohol. Although alcohol is a legal and easily accessible substance, it can be very harmful, especially for young people.

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What is "Moderate" Drinking?

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Although alcohol is one of the most socially acceptable substances, drinking alcohol comes with many risks to both physical and mental health.

Any amount of alcohol increases the risk for health issues—but experts agree that if an individual chooses to drink, the least harmful path is to drink “moderately.”

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Learn Safe Driving with Our Roadsters!

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LEAF is proud to offer a fun way to learn about safe driving!

Roadsters are a special vehicle we use in our Safe Driving workshops! We use these small one-seaters to provide hands-on training and spread awareness about impaired driving.

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Local Events with LEAF

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The Value of Workplace Well-Being

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Imagine this: it’s a Monday morning and you’re at your office. You’re a small business owner with a midsize (yet mighty) team—but a few of your employees are starting to worry you.

Your assistant seems to be scattered, unprepared, and chronically late on project deadlines. Another team member calls out again with little explanation.

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Workplace Well-Being Highlights from the Surgeon General

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Dr. Vivek Murthy is the current Surgeon General of the United States. In this role, Dr. Murthy provides Americans with current, scientifically proven information to maintain healthy lifestyles.

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LEAF Offers Workplace Well-Being Training at No Cost to Local Businesses

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LEAF is proud to offer mental health support to businesses through our Team Awareness NY program! If you’re a manager, supervisor, business owner, or executive, consider booking one of our trainings to help support a healthy workplace culture.

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