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How to Spot the Difference Between ‘Winter Blues’ and Seasonal Affective Disorder — and Boost Your Mood
Keep an eye out for these symptoms in yourself and in loved ones, especially as fall and winter approach and the days get shorter.
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Guide to the Benefits of Meditation: Why You Should Start Today
In an age where the pace of life seems to accelerate with each passing day, finding a moment for relaxation and a calm mind is crucial for maintaining overall well-being. The benefits of meditation are vast, ranging from enhanced focus and mindfulness to improved health. Meditation is a powerful tool in this quest for peace of mind.
The ancient practice of meditation teaches one to harness techniques like focused breathing, visualization or mindful observation to cultivate a heightened state of awareness, focus or serenity.
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Can a pet keep you healthy? Here’s how to unleash the health benefits of pet ownership.
Pet parents already know it: Our fur- and feather-babies are pretty amazing. Dogs and cats, guinea pigs, birds and more bring joy, laughter and unconditional love to our lives. But can a pet keep you healthy?
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WHO declares loneliness a global health concern. Here’s how to recognize if someone in your life is at risk
Three ways older adults can beat loneliness, find connection and improve their health.
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Connecting Patients to Nature Improves Physical and Mental Well-being
The Olson Family Garden at St. Louis Children’s Hospital just exploded with tulip blooms. But Robert Paulson, the grounds supervisor, says even in winter the garden is magical.
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The Traveling, Eating and Gathering Season is Here!
The holidays are filled with a multitude of wonderful memories, many of them centered around family, friends and food. Before you deck the halls and gather around the kitchen table, consider the following tips on keeping your body, mind and spirit healthy.
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6 Ways to Prioritize Self-Care During the Holidays
Holiday baking, shopping, decorating … there are a million things that you may prioritize over health and self-care during the holidays.
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So Long, Summer! Greetings, Fall!
How to make a smooth seasonal transition
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5 Ways to Conquer Stress (and Protect Your Health, Too)
These simple stress-busters can help quiet your mind and improve your physical wellbeing.
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Understanding the Benefits of Meditation
Much of the research focuses on mindfulness as a meditative practice. Evidence supports the claims that mindfulness meditation improves emotional regulation, decreases anxiety, enables people to become less reactive and offers greater cognitive flexibility within stressful situations.