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by Wellness Editor Anxiety disorders are extremely common, affecting about 40 million adults in the U.S. each year. While anxiety disorders are highly treatable, a large percentage of people with these disorders do not receive adequate treatment or any treatment at all. So the day-to-day grind of living with anxiety and coping can often fall to loved ones to help in times of flares and/or crisis. If you have a partner,... 7/28/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Jenn Ryan Caffeine is insanely popular. It’s a magical drug that can help you feel awake when you’re not actually. It increases your heart rate and blood pressure. It increases circulation to your brain, therefore prompting studies that show coffee can help prevent cognitive decline and increase concentration. It can even induce panic attacks, but you know, that’s another story.Here are some of the top four... 7/16/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor The fifteenth century British poet John Donne wrote, “No man is an island, Entire of itself," alluding to the need of humans for contact with each other. People are interdependent, and no human can live in isolation without being diminished.Research indicates social isolation produces dire consequences. Loneliness is more than a disagreeable emotional reaction to a lack of companionship. Loneliness... 7/8/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Dr Andreas Movement Therapy and Muscle Rehab Bigger isn’t always better. Americans are heavier today than they were just 2 decades ago. The average American man weighs about 196 pounds (approximately 15 pounds heavier than 20 years ago) and the average woman weighs about 168 pounds (approximately 16 pounds heavier than 20 years ago). Even our children are heavier! The average 11-year-old boy is 13 pounds heavier than boys were 20 years ago and... 7/6/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor How much MSG is in your diet? It might be more than you think — a lot more. An increasing number of food manufacturers add MSG to their products and even fast-food chains are getting in on it. Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is the fermented product of a naturally occurring compound found in some foods. It has an “umami” flavor that can add an extra boost to savory dishes, especially meats. MSG is turning... 6/26/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Dr. D. Ivan Young If you're constantly feeling overwhelmed and struggling with clarity, or stuck in a vicious cycle of self-sabotaging behaviors, perhaps that's a sign that it's time to seek professional help. The question is, how to know which type of expert is right for your needs? Which is better, a life coach or a therapist? Here are some things to consider in making the right choice to get you back on track. The... 6/18/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Keith E. McGahey, DC Perhaps one of those resolutions is to get in better shape, but worries about cost, time and convenience are holding you back. Fear not, getting in shape these days is easier and more affordable than ever!Whether you like the idea of exercising at a gym, or if you would prefer to get in shape outdoors or at home, you have some great options. But strike now while you're motivated or another year might... 2/15/2024 5:00:00 AM
by WM Chandler Sitting is the new culturally accepted bad habit. Americans spend a majority of their hours awake sitting in a chair, and it is becoming more apparent over time how bad this is for our health. Make it your goal to stay active while getting office work done, it will help your body stay healthy.Walk BreakGet up from your desk as often as your workplace allows (preferably once an hour), and do a lap around... 12/29/2023 5:00:00 AM
by Gary Roe Can Grief Make You Sick?The death or departure of someone we love can be traumatic. Loss hurts, and the resulting grief can be challenging.When we lose someone, we immediately feel the emotional impact. Shock, sadness, anger, anxiety, depression, and other emotions surface and can hijack us at a moment's notice. The ensuing emotional roller coaster can be unnerving and even frightening.What often gets... 12/18/2023 5:00:00 AM
by Rob Greenstein Unless you were born prior to the mid-twentieth century, you've heard this warning all of your life: “Saturated fats are bad for you. They increase cholesterol and cause heart attacks." I sure did. My mother would only make us eggs for breakfast once a week because she didn't want the family to get clogged arteries.The house was filled with low-fat this and reduced fat that, diet this and sugar-free... 12/2/2023 5:00:00 AM
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