Why Chronic Pain Causes Fatigue and Depression
Are you suffering from chronic pain? Research from the National Institutes of Health shows that 126 million U.S. adults (that’s more than half of the adult population) live with chronic pain.
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7 Mental Health Benefits of Volunteering
Research shows that feel good hormones and brain activity spike during volunteer activities.
3 Ways Sugar Impacts Mental Health
People who suffer from anxiety typically experience worry, panic, and acute alertness. Sugar intensifies these symptoms by causing a surge of adrenaline leading to hyperactivity and a hyper-reactive response to stress.
How Heart Disease is Tied to Depression
The link between heart disease and depression is strong. Patients with heart disease or who have had a heart attack often experience depression after being diagnosed or after undergoing a procedure.
How to Feel More Energized in 2018
Instead of giving you a list of New Year's resolutions you don't want to keep, let’s focus on one that has a BIG impact and requires LESS effort: sleep!
How to Make Healthy Habits that Stick
The old axiom, “how to break a bad habit is to replace it with a good one” still applies, but only if the new routine is successfully created with the same cue and the same reward. Only by changing the…
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Declutter Your Mind. Make Room for Growth.
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, we pulled a few practical resources together to help you clear the mental…
5 common caregiving questions, answered
Get practical tips for managing the demands and complex emotions of supporting others
Webinar: Caring for the Caregiver
In this free, 60-minute webinar we discuss simple ways to care for yourself while caring for others. We show you…
One little thing you can do now to start feeling better
This simple habit's a game-changer for mental wellness
7 eating disorder truths that may surprise you
Though they affect millions, eating disorders are still shrouded in misinformation. Here’s the truth. And what needs to change.
6 ways to let go of perfectionism
A gentle guide to embracing sensible standards
A caregiver’s guide to mental wellness
Supportive strategies to help you stay grounded while tending to others