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Fight Depression With These Foods
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Although there are many approaches toward battling depression, there is no question that a healthy diet should be part of an overall depression-fighting treatment plan.The nutrients in food support wellness, growth and the body's ability to repair itself. Deficiency in fat, protein, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins can cause our bodies to not work at full capacity and can also adversely affect... 9/27/2024 4:00:00 AM
Loretta Breuning
Can You Have Too Much Wellness?
by Loretta Breuning
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Too much wellness can be a real problem. If you always feel like you haven’t done enough, you create stress that burdens your body. You undermine the well-being you seek if you constantly berate your diet and exercise choices. You are better off celebrating your healthy lifestyle choices instead.“But I haven’t done enough!” you may say. This conundrum is real. Goals stimulate the joy of dopamine as... 4/16/2024 4:00:00 AM
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What is Mesothelioma and Are You At Risk?
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You’ve seen the commercials on television for mesothelioma lawyers. In fact, you can’t really watch your favorite show on any network without coming across either ads for legal advice or offers for packets for free information on mesothelioma. But, just what is mesothelioma, really? Are you at risk? Is it really that dangerous? Malignant Mesothelioma is a Type of CancerYour body has a lot of cool features... 11/15/2024 5:00:00 AM
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Suicide Ideation Can Be Contagious
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The CDC reports more than 49,000 people die each year by suicide. For every one successful suicide, 52 people make unsuccessful attempts. While the highest suicide rates are among the middle-aged and elderly, clusters of suicides sometimes occur in teens and young adults. Some research suggests that under the right conditions, suicidal ideation can actually become “contagious.” Many studies have looked... 3/21/2025 4:00:00 AM
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Symptoms of Shingles You Should Not Ignore
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Shingles is a condition that causes a painful, blistering rash, hitting roughly 1 million people each year in the U.S. It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, the varicella zoster virus. After chickenpox, the virus goes dormant but still remains in your body; as a result, about 10% of those who have had chickenpox will develop shingles. It can cause a number of symptoms, often leading... 2/14/2025 5:00:00 AM
Ken Ceder
Macular Degeneration and Blue Light — a Very Serious Problem... Especially for Aging Eyes
by Ken Ceder
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Blue light, especially from electronic devices and LED lights, has been all over the news lately, primarily warning about sleep interference. However, there's real urgency to learn about light and your health —especially those with aging eyes. Few people stop to think about light, much less the effects different colors of light can have on our bodies, moods, and overall health. Stepping outdoors into... 5/1/2025 4:00:00 AM
Lisa B. Capp
Post-Menopausal With A Family History Of Dementia
by Lisa B. Capp
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I follow news closely because of selfish worry I may develop dementia following the loss of both parents to this devastating brain disease.My middle-aged siblings and I are children of dementia. A history lesson may be in order for perspective. The German physician Alois Alzheimer studied Auguste Deter in 1906; you can think of Auguste as dementia’s patient zero. Dr. Alzheimer worked to understand... 11/8/2024 5:00:00 AM
Fred Fletcher
OTC Teeth Whitening Kits vs Dentists—What’s Preferable?
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INTRODUCTIONOver-the-counter, do-it-yourself (DIY) teeth whitening kits sound like a good idea for a number of reasons, including convenience, a lower cost than going to a dentist, and relative ease of use. That’s the good news. But, like everything in this world that sounds too-good-to-be-true, you also need to pay attention to the “bad news.” These over-the-counter, teeth-enhancement kits are, first... 11/8/2024 5:00:00 AM
Dr. Steph
Eating Disorders... The Health Condition That Hides In Plain Sight
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The other day I was chatting with a client and we both felt angry at the lack of eating disorder awareness. Eating disorders are a highly stigmatized mental health condition and from my client's perspective, and mine, there are too many people living with eating disorders who aren't aware of the serious harm they cause. Even kids can be prone to eating disorders, mostly teens.Of course, a person feels... 4/29/2025 4:00:00 AM
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5 Good Sources of Non-Dairy Calcium
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Cutting back on dairy? You can skip cheese, milk, and yogurt and still get enough calcium. Greens, beans, nuts, fish, and fruit are all calcium-rich and power-packed with fiber and other nutrients. According to the Mayo Clinic, women need about 1,000 mg of calcium daily during the ages of 19-50; 1200 mg per day at 51 and older. For men, their bodies need about 1,000 mg of calcium daily from the ages... 11/25/2024 5:00:00 AM
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