It’s not at all uncommon to see television advertisements for various prescription medications, including those claiming to treat depression. There is good reason for all of these marketing efforts, since Americans face numerous health-related challenges as they age. While not ...
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Strategies for Coping with Anxiety
It can be safely said that part of being human is dealing with anxiety. Even those known for keeping grace under pressure fret about things at least once in a while. The following statistics, compiled by the National Institute of ...
Read More »The Signs of Passive-Aggressive Behavior
In the past, you might have heard someone jokingly refer to themselves or their behavior as “passive-aggressive.” Though this term has entered the modern mainstream vernacular, relatively few people actually know what it means. This lack of knowledge about might ...
Read More »When the Mind Begins to Fade: The Onset of Dementia
When one thinks of all of the health problems facing seniors, conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis and osteoporosis often come to mind. While there is no doubt that such problems are worthy of attention, it would be ...
Read More »A Healthier Body Through Positive Thinking
It may sound a bit hokey, but it also may be true; your outlook on life may impact your health. Research has shown that people with a more upbeat attitude tend to have lower rates of numerous physical and mental ...
Read More »Protecting the Mind From Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most challenging threats to public health, especially for those older than 65 years of age. It is estimated that 4 million Americans and half a million Canadians currently have the disease. While there is ...
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