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A Valentine to Your Heart

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Hearts play a starring role in February, from Valentine’s Day to National Heart Month—an annual…

Five Ways to Boost Memory

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As we age, many of us worry about memory loss. While some cognitive changes are…

The Many Shades of Grief

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You’re in the grocery store shopping for avocados and suddenly you burst out in tears….

Adopt These Coping Strategies so Stress Won’t Make You Sick

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Stress is a natural response to challenging situations, and not all stress is harmful. However,…

Reduce Inflammation and You May Lower Your Cancer Risk

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You may have heard that chronic inflammation is associated with the development of serious diseases,…

Improve Your Cardiovascular Health with Eight Essential Steps

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Earlier this year, the American Heart Association (AHA) released “Life’s Essential 8,” a checklist of…

Ask the Doctor: October 2022

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Q: In reading about memory, I often see the terms “encoding” and “storage.” What is…

Can Mindfulness Meditation Relieve Pain and Boost Your Mental and Physical Health?

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© Buena Vista Images | Getty ImagesMindfulness is a state in which you are aware…

What to Do If You Think You’re Having a “Nervous Breakdown”

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The term “nervous breakdown” is commonly used to refer to an inability to function normally;…

What You Need to Know About “Leaky Gut Syndrome”

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In recent years, the internet has been full of articles describing symptoms of “leaky gut…

The Negative Effects of Narcissism

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Bully, braggart, drama queen, entitled, condescending.  These are some terms used to describe those who…

The Stress-Diet Connection

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Does stress impact our food choices? Conversely, can dietary choices help us better manage stress?…

6 Tips to Help Conquer Stress, Anxiety, and Depression Symptoms

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In an earlier post, we discussed the physiological effects on the body that can occur with long-term…

Low Testosterone May Raise the Risk for Dementia and Alzheimer’s

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Typically, shiny red sports cars or Harley motorcycles come to mind when you hear the…

Do You Have Post-Viral Fatigue?

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Are you caught in a vicious cycle of stress, fatigue, and infections? Most of the…

Ashwagandha Benefits May Include Easing Stress and Anxiety

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Are you feeling so worn out or keyed up from chronic stress that you could…

Psychobiotics: Probiotics That May Impact Mood

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It’s hard to believe that by altering the bacteria in your gut, you can better…

Serotonin Supplements May Treat Depression, Anxiety, and Insomnia

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Research shows that when you’re consistently sad, pessimistic, or moody you may have a serotonin…

Reduce the Symptoms of Chronic Stress

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The pressures of modern life, with its information overload, rapid change, and loss of social…

How Are You Managing Your Stress?

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Whether it’s the political news of the day, money worries, or family drama, triggers for…

1. Understanding Pain

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Pain is an essential signal that something isn’t right with the body. It’s never pleasant,…

High Cortisol Symptoms

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Cortisol is a vital hormone produced and secreted by the adrenal glands. Cortisone is released…