Mental health struggles are very difficult, folks, I don’t think that is a secret. Unfortunately, there is still a lot of stigma surrounding mental health, but I want to help change that. One way to do so is by talking about mental health issues and the challenges people with mental health disorders may face. While […]
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While it’s normal–and understandable–to feel anxious sometimes, folks, it can develop into an actual disorder. Anxiety disorders are no joke: they can seriously impact your mood and quality of life and even take a toll on your overall health. These disorders are more common than you may think, too. The National Institute of Mental Health
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Depression is a very real mental health condition that affects around 40 million US adults, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/facts-statistics). If you’re dealing with depression or have a loved one who is, you are certainly not alone by any means, my friends. Unfortunately, folks, I have to say there are
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Many people in the US have or will develop type 2 diabetes, my friends. It’s unfortunate but true. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that about one out of every ten people has diabetes, and at least 90 percent of the cases are type 2 (https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/type2.html). If you’ve just been diagnosed with this
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If your doctor is like mine, readers, you probably think they’re running a blood bank for vampires somewhere. But as much as I kid, I do appreciate that once-a-year battery of blood work. Blood testing can detect the presence of conditions long before you have any real symptoms–think of it as your doctor looking under
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None of us want high blood pressure, folks! It’s known as the “silent killer” for a reason–you can have high blood pressure but not feel any symptoms. Despite a lack of symptoms, high blood pressure, or hypertension, is serious. As noted by the Mayo Clinic, having high blood pressure can damage your arteries, your heart
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Organic foods have become less expensive and easier to find, folks, in the last few years. While they are still more expensive than their non-organic counterparts, it’s not as difficult to buy organic foods today as it was before. However, there are some common mistakes people make when buying organic food. Check them out below
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It’s tough to stick to a healthy diet, folks, even in the best of times. It can feel nearly impossible when you’re stressed or busy. So, when we’re in this situation, it’s tempting to try a new diet to help ourselves eat better and even lose weight. But let’s be honest: that almost never works!
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I don’t need to tell you that exercise is pretty awesome in terms of benefits, folks! You’ll feel better, look better, have more energy, relieve stress and keep yourself more healthy, and all from one concept! One way to get into exercise on a more regular basis is by having a routine. While that sounds
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Stretching is something that all of us can benefit from, readers, even if we’re not athletes in a professional sense! Being more flexible makes us less prone to injury when we do decide to do something physical, and it can also help keep some aches and pains at bay. Doing your stretching incorrectly, however, can
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