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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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Multiple sclerosis myths, busted

For all we know about multiple sclerosis (MS) – a chronic disease where a person’s immune system attacks their central nervous system and causes fatigue, bladder issues and pain, among other symptoms – there are still a lot of misconceptions around the condition. Read on to learn what’s fact and what’s fiction when it comes to MS.

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St. Louis Children’s Hospital and KVC Missouri Announce Agreement to Address Missouri’s Youth Mental Health Crisis

ST. LOUIS, Mo., (May 30, 2024) – Two of Missouri’s leading children’s healthcare providers – St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH) and KVC Missouri (KVC) – aim to address the region’s urgent pediatric mental health crisis by working together through a joint venture to expand access to treatment and mental health programming.

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How you can support someone recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
How can you be a good friend, family member or partner to someone with MS? We talked to expert providers who care for patients with MS to get some ideas.

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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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A BJC HealthCare Employee Reflects on His Recovery
Family, music and faith helped Carl Summers in his recovery from substance use. Now an employee of BJC Behavioral Health, he shares his story as a way of helping others.

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Mental Health Matters: Linking Education and Behavioral Health
Of the multiple factors contributing to positive, equitable health outcomes for children, education is in the top tier. In the years during and following the pandemic, educators and health providers have seen even more clearly the impacts of behavioral and mental health and wellness on children’s educational success.

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How can you tell if you have a UTI?
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that affects any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. UTIs are common, especially among women ... But how can you tell if you have a UTI?