How to Get Help for Anxiety or Depression

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If you’re experiencing anxiety or depression, you may think that you just have to live with it or “tough it out.” The truth is that not getting help can have consequences beyond your thoughts and feelings. Depression and anxiety can affect your physical health and how you perform at home and at work. People who have other health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure will find them difficult to manage without getting help for depression and anxiety....
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New Ways to Stay Connected this Holiday Season

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Stress during the holiday season is not uncommon. But, for the 2020 holiday season, we are also several months into a global pandemic. Despite all the unpredictability we’ve experienced this year, we can be sure of one thing: The 2020 holiday season will be unlike any other.

We Are Facing New Challenges

Even under the best circumstances,...
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Fellas, Invest in Yourself: Schedule a Checkup with a Doctor

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According to the World Health Organization, the average life span for women is about six to eight years longer than that of men, hinting that men’s hesitance to seek medical care can be dangerous. But many of the diseases that commonly plague men can be prevented or at least detected through one simple action: scheduling a checkup with a doctor....
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Mental Health and the Silver Tsunami

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Over the past few years, I’ve been pleased to see mental health getting more of the attention it deserves as a factor in overall health. But as a physician who specialized in geriatrics, I feel more awareness is needed of the mental health of older adults. There’s no better time than now, after we’ve been social distancing for months through the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic....
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The Power of the Brain Break: Balancing Your News Intake with Mental Breathers

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The COVID-19 global pandemic has nearly everyone glued to the news 24/7. With things changing by the minute, the news can seemingly provide a sense of control because knowledge is power, right? Sometimes. The problem with the constant newsfeed is that it often does the opposite — leaving us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, and powerless. Our brains were not designed to handle this information overload....
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Feeling Burnt Out? 5 Simple Ways to Beat Burnout Syndrome

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If you’ve ever seen the movie Office Space, you’re familiar with Ron Livingston’s comedic turn as Peter Gibbons, a burnt-out office worker who has stopped caring about his job. Although the movie is a comedy, it’s clear the subject matter struck a chord with viewers who recognize that burnout is a very real phenomenon....
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Just Say Ohm: Why Resting Your Mind is Good for Your Body

Taking the time to meditate helps keep daily life in perspective. After a long day on your feet, you don’t need to be reminded that a rest would feel good. But, it’s not as easy to recognize when your mind needs a break. That’s where meditation comes in. Meditating is a natural way to put your mind and body at ease. ...
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