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Anxiety and Depression As Bad As Smoking

New Study Shows Your Mental Health Is As Important As Unhealthy Habits When assessing your health, we physicians are always concerned with the standard issues such as smoking, alcohol and drug consumption, weight, and activity level. A recent study released December 2018 from the University of California suggests we should be as concerned with asking…
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Self-Love 101

A new year means a chance for a fresh start and a better you. In order to be better, you must first love yourself.  You don’t have to wait for ‘National Self Love Month’ to start, so here’s a beginner’s guide to self love. Declutter Your Mind, Body, And Soul A big part of learning to…
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9 Tips for Getting in 10,000 Steps a Day

Have you yet to reach that 10,000-step mark with your fitness tracker? No need to worry! With these tips you’ll be able to reach your goal in no time! How Many Steps Do You Really Take in a Day? According to many experts, 10,000 steps (four to five miles) is an ideal daily walking goal…
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effects of unemployment

Unemployment Stress Tips to Help You Survive

Are you or someone you know unemployed? This can be a trying time financially, but it can also have devastating mental and physical consequences. Having the right mindful tips can prevent unemployment stress. Unemployment, especially long-term unemployment, can have terrifying financial costs. Unemployment in America It can obliterate savings and increase debt. It can also…
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Can’t Sleep? You’re Not Alone!

Do you stay awake even in the wee hours of the morning? Don’t worry—you are not alone. Over half the adult population is not getting enough sleep. They are staying awake, which, in the long run, is stressing them out. But not to fear, Mindful sleep tips can help. Take Our Stress Test Is your health…
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Puzzles Change Your Brain

Puzzles are a powerful tool that reduces stress, increase your memory and help low the aging process of the brain. Research suggests puzzles and brain teasers may ward off dementia and Alzheimer’s, as well as improve overall brain and memory function. Working puzzles stimulate the brain to release dopamine, a neurotransmitter in the brain. Dopamine helps…
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health and wellness

Your Wellness Score for the New Year

The year is quickly coming to an end, making this the perfect time to assess your health and wellness status. While we reflect we can also dedicate ourselves to a wellness checkup, to make sure that we start the new year in good health. To achieve wellness we must make active and thoughtful choices for…
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Turn Bah Humbug into Ho Ho Ho’s

What causes the holiday blues? Typical sources of holiday sadness are: stress, fatigue, financial stress, grief of an old relationship, loss of a loved one, over commercialization, unrealistic expectations and not being able to be with your family or friends at the holiday. Stress responses may include anxiety, worry or depression. You may develop physical…
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cold and flu

Flu and Cold DIY Ideas

With flu season having already begun and cold season here, now is the time to start stocking up on your cold and flu remedies and gear. You’ll need to buy batteries for your thermometers and extra medications of course, but there are also some cold and flu equipment that you can make at home. Listed…
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Stress-Proof Your Holidays

The greatest challenge of the holiday season is staying balanced. From gift giving, parties, to in-laws and traveling, stress is inextricably woven into the holiday celebration. Don’t worry try our stress-proof holiday tips. 6 Stress-Proof Holiday Tips 1. Write it Down The brain can get overwhelmed with too much to do and too much information.…
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