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9 Mood-Boosting Foods to Add to Your Diet
Read More: 9 Mood-Boosting Foods to Add to Your DietA lot of us turn to food as a way to fill an emotional void, but in an inverse reaction, the very food you’re hoping will give you comfort could actually be making things worse: According to the Journal of Affective Disorders, those who eat a poor diet are 40 percent more likely to have…
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Mourning After Mass Shootings Isn’t Enough – a Sociologist Argues That Society’s Messages About Masculinity Need to Change
Read More: Mourning After Mass Shootings Isn’t Enough – a Sociologist Argues That Society’s Messages About Masculinity Need to ChangeBy Darcie Vandegrift, Drake University Today, Dec. 14, marks the anniversary of the tragic loss of children and teachers at Sandy Hook. After any mass shooting, Americans hear politicians make the ritualistic call for “thoughts and prayers.” Yet years after the killing of these 20 elementary students and six staff, school shootings continue to frequently…
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Quick Yoga Session for Anywhere, Anytime
Read More: Quick Yoga Session for Anywhere, AnytimeOxygen Ambassador Andrea Schwartz lives by this mantra: “You are only one workout away from a good mood.” As a yogi, ACE-certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, health coach and nutrition specialist, you’d think her day would be too busy to settle in for a self-care session of yoga. However, she always finds the time.…
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8 Tips for Keeping Your Mental Health in Check This Winter
Read More: 8 Tips for Keeping Your Mental Health in Check This WinterTo live our healthiest life, most of us try to eat a nutritious diet and fit in exercise several times a week. While these are undoubtedly effective ways to care for your physical health, it’s mental health that we seem to be neglecting. In fact, millions of people are affected by a mental health condition…
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What Is Imposter Syndrome?
Read More: What Is Imposter Syndrome?“What if I don’t deserve to be here? What if I just got lucky? What if everyone finds out I’m a fraud?” These were the types of questions that raced through Angela Ficken’s mind when she first launched her private psychotherapy practice at the age of 28. “I was trained by the best people and…
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How to Avoid “Holiday Guilt”
Read More: How to Avoid “Holiday Guilt”The holidays come around just once a year – so why waste a minute worrying about eating the wrong thing or not working out everyday? Believe it or not, you can keep your fitness goals in mind while still enjoying a guilt and worry-free holiday with friends and family. Fitting in Fitness Oxygen Ambassador Amelia…
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Covid-19 Vaccines & FOMO
Read More: Covid-19 Vaccines & FOMOFor some people, the holiday season can be a tangle of complicated emotions. It’s often especially so for those spending the holidays with family because families can be tricky, not to mention that we’re still in a global pandemic — and those are pretty tricky, too. What makes it all worse? Not taking care of…
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Millennials Are Turning 40, But How Healthy are They, Really?
Read More: Millennials Are Turning 40, But How Healthy are They, Really?As the eldest members of the generation accused of never wanting to grow up enter their fifth decade, one older… The post Millennials Are Turning 40, But How Healthy are They, Really? appeared first on Women’s Health.
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My Breast Reduction Gave Me My Life Back
Read More: My Breast Reduction Gave Me My Life BackAs told to Shannon Shelton Miller When I was about 11 or 12, I started developing breasts like many girls my age. Unlike them, though, mine just kept growing. One could say I was “blessed” with large breasts pretty early on. My family and I were all surprised by this — no one in our…
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Más allá de lo físico: Cómo la artritis psoriásica puede afectar tu salud mental y sexual
Read More: Más allá de lo físico: Cómo la artritis psoriásica puede afectar tu salud mental y sexualTodos los días, durante todo el día, Cynthia Covert tiene que pensar sobre cuánto dolor le causará cada actividad. “¿Vale la pena? ¿Qué puedo hacer para minimizar el dolor?” son preguntas que debe hacerse a sí misma antes de realizar actividades que la mayoría de nosotros damos por sentado. Esto se debe a que vive…
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Grocery Workers Suffer the Mental Health Effects of Customer Hostility and Lack of Safety in Their Workplace
Read More: Grocery Workers Suffer the Mental Health Effects of Customer Hostility and Lack of Safety in Their WorkplaceBy Brian Mayer, University of Arizona; Melissa A. Barnett, University of Arizona; Mona Arora, University of Arizona, and Sabrina V. Helm, University of Arizona With the holiday season here, consumers are understandably desperate for a “normal” holiday season. For many, that includes big family dinners and Black Friday shopping sprees. Retail and service sector workers…
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5 Ways to Practice Self-Care During the Holidays
Read More: 5 Ways to Practice Self-Care During the HolidaysThe most wonderful time of the year can also be stressful and exhausting. We know how much work you put in during the holidays to make it magical for everyone else and it’s important to take care of yourself too. Here are 5 ways to practice self-care this holiday season. 1. Manage expectations. Just like…
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Making the Holidays a Bit Merrier
Read More: Making the Holidays a Bit MerrierAs joyful as the holidays are, this time of year also causes lots of people lots of stress. It’s no wonder, really. Fraught family relationships, expenses, planning gatherings, and travel are just some of the contributors to stress. But stress doesn’t have to get the better of you and ruin the fun. Sounds impossible? I…
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After Being in a Toxic Marriage, I’m Finding Joy in Hanukkah Again
Read More: After Being in a Toxic Marriage, I’m Finding Joy in Hanukkah AgainAs told to Marnie Goodfriend I’m not an overly religious person, but as a Jewish mother, it’s important for me to expose my two sons to the faith and let them decide later in life if it’s right for them. When we were together, my ex-husband made that hard because he denounced organized religion and…
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Transgender Children’s Rights Are Under Attack
Read More: Transgender Children’s Rights Are Under AttackFive years ago, Lisa Stanton’s now 10-year-old daughter, Maya, socially transitioned to her affirmed gender. (A person’s affirmed gender is the one that reflects their gender identity, as opposed to the gender assigned to them at birth.) The duo has been fighting against laws challenging transgender rights within their home state of Texas, ever since.…
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I Struggled With Obesity. Then I Lost the Weight … and Nearly Died From Anorexia and Bulimia.
Read More: I Struggled With Obesity. Then I Lost the Weight … and Nearly Died From Anorexia and Bulimia.As told to Erica Rimlinger The first part of my journey was with obesity, starting at the age of 2 1/2. I first understood, from my mother’s words and actions, that I was “fat” and “fat” was not good, even cause for alarm. Therefore I was not good, or good enough. The message I repeatedly…
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Anxiety, Bone joint health, Chronic conditions, Depression, mental health, Nutrition, Skin, Skin health
Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your HCP About Psoriatic Arthritis
Read More: Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your HCP About Psoriatic ArthritisMedically reviewed by Dr. Stuart Kaplan Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic disease of the joints, and it can be a tricky illness to navigate. But it’s extremely important to get it under control because living with chronic pain can feel devastating and cause long-term damage. Although early diagnosis matters for treatment, people don’t always…
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Anxiety, Bone joint health, Chronic conditions, Depression, mental health, Real women real stories, Skin, Skin health, Stress
Listen to Healthcare Providers, but Trust Your Body and Yourself
Read More: Listen to Healthcare Providers, but Trust Your Body and YourselfAs told to Liz Sauchelli When I was 30, I woke up one morning unable to move a single joint in my body. I’d gone to sleep the night before feeling unwell, but I didn’t think much of it. I was still recovering from the birth of my third child, and it had been a…
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8 Easy Ways to De-Stress Your Holiday
Read More: 8 Easy Ways to De-Stress Your HolidayHolidays are hectic enough as a single person. Add kids, and you’ve pushed stress potential into a whole new dimension. This year, take stress out of your holiday with these simple tips: 1. Shop alone Don’t drag kids on stress-filled holiday shopping expeditions. Instead, leave them with a friend or your spouse, and go shopping…
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How Exercise Boosts Mental Health
Read More: How Exercise Boosts Mental HealthMolly Kujawski has a family history of mental illness. In college she became depressed and took medication to fight the blues. At the same time, in an effort to counteract her genetics, she started working out regularly and eating better — and everything changed, including her mental health. “Once I got consistent with exercising and…
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New Moms Are Busy Checking on Their Babies. But Is Anyone Checking on Them?
Read More: New Moms Are Busy Checking on Their Babies. But Is Anyone Checking on Them?A lot of time and effort goes into preparing for the birth of a baby — but the plan for what happens when the baby comes home doesn’t get nearly as much attention. Life changes instantly with the arrival of a new baby and a new mom’s mental health is not always prioritized during that…
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4 Ways Women Over 50 Can Fight Burnout And Win
Read More: 4 Ways Women Over 50 Can Fight Burnout And WinI always look forward to reading McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace research. This is the seventh year it has been collected, and the data compiles survey results from 65,000 people in 423 organizations. Of particular concern to me was the data on burnout. This research reveals how the pandemic continues to take a toll on employees,…
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Why Some Women Don’t Have Orgasms
Read More: Why Some Women Don’t Have OrgasmsAmy* enjoys being intimate with her husband, but she finds it difficult to have an orgasm when they’re having sex. She tends to get in her head a lot, which makes it hard for her to focus on the sensations she’s feeling. When this happens, she gets fixated on having an orgasm and starts worrying…
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Career, Domestic violence, Financial health, mental health, Real women real stories, Self-Care, Work
As a Journalist Who Was an Early Domestic Violence Victim, Writing and Teaching Have Been the Best Medicine
Read More: As a Journalist Who Was an Early Domestic Violence Victim, Writing and Teaching Have Been the Best MedicineOctober is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. He was a lawyer with a red Alfa Romeo, a 7 handicap in golf and a new two-bedroom condo in a leafy Washington, D.C. suburb. I was a banking and pensions reporter with a spotty driving record, a shopping problem, and a studio apartment in an iffy D.C.…
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Coronavirus, COVID-19, Depression, exercise, Healthy Eating, mental health, Nutrition, Obesity, Parenting, Weight Loss, Weight management
Kids With Obesity Need Acceptance From Family and Friends, Not Just Better Diet Tips, to Succeed at Managing Their Weight
Read More: Kids With Obesity Need Acceptance From Family and Friends, Not Just Better Diet Tips, to Succeed at Managing Their WeightBy Amanda Harrist, Oklahoma State University and Laura Hubbs-Tait, Oklahoma State University Hundreds of programs over the past four decades – from the removal of junk food from school vending machines to Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign – have tried to get kids in the U.S. to eat healthier food and exercise more often. But…
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The Intersections of Weight Stigma, Mental Wellbeing & Health Disparities
Read More: The Intersections of Weight Stigma, Mental Wellbeing & Health DisparitiesThis briefing will educate Congressional staff and others on the negative consequences of weight stigma in the U.S. and ways the organization is tackling this issue through their Reclaim Your Wellness campaign in partnership with the Black Women’s Health Imperative. Hear from leading experts about your risk factors, how to talk to your healthcare provider…
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My Adult ADHD Diagnosis Changed How I Parent My ADHD Kids
Read More: My Adult ADHD Diagnosis Changed How I Parent My ADHD KidsAs told to Michele Wojciechowski October is ADHD Awareness Month. All my life, I knew something was different about me. School was always tough. When I was in elementary school, my teachers complained that I was either falling asleep in class or I was talking too much and unable to sit still. I couldn’t help…
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Easy Ways Women Over 50 Can Stay Young
Read More: Easy Ways Women Over 50 Can Stay YoungThe iconic song “Forever Young” comes from our heart’s desire to stay young and carefree. While it is impossible to remain forever young, you’re also as young as you feel. It is possible to feel youthful and jovial into your older years, just put in the effort. Consider some of the best ways you can…
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How to Recover From a Poor Night’s Sleep
Read More: How to Recover From a Poor Night’s SleepSleep is so elusive to some of us, yet so essential to a productive, healthy day. Experts recommend getting 7-8 hours of sleep a night — and for good reason! Sleep can strengthen your heart. Lack of Zzz’s can cause your body to release the stress hormone cortisol, which triggers your heart to work 10…
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Americans Are in a Mental Health Crisis – Especially African Americans. Can Churches Help?
Read More: Americans Are in a Mental Health Crisis – Especially African Americans. Can Churches Help?By Brad R. Fulton, Indiana University Centuries of systemic racism and everyday discrimination in the U.S. have left a major mental health burden on African American communities, and the past few years have dealt especially heavy blows. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that Black Americans are twice as likely to…
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Service Dogs: How Can These Furry Companions Help?
Read More: Service Dogs: How Can These Furry Companions Help?Lillian Carrier remembers the day vividly. She was shopping in Target with her service dog, Luke, when she noticed a lightbulb flickering and heard an awful screeching sound. She tried to ignore it, but it grew too much to bear for Carrier, who has autism. It threw her into a sensory overload, causing her to…
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Preparing for the Flu in 2021 – Tips to Strengthen the Body
Read More: Preparing for the Flu in 2021 – Tips to Strengthen the BodyCold and flu season is upon us, and every household should prepare for more illnesses than last year, especially with schools and businesses opening for in-person instruction and meetings. As I’m speaking to my patients about this year’s flu vaccine, a common question keeps coming up, “How can I make sure I’m protected from the…
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Do hGH Treatments Assist Women Over 50 and Menopause Symptoms
Read More: Do hGH Treatments Assist Women Over 50 and Menopause SymptomsMany women over 50 are either pre-menopausal or experiencing menopausal symptoms. You may be wondering if there is any solution to combat your hot flashes, disturbed sleep, or vaginal dryness. Many companies offer topical products or oral supplements to relieve the inevitable symptoms. hGH treatments or hormone replacement therapy may offer women over 50 a…
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Social Media Gives Support to LGBTQ Youth When In-Person Communities Are Lacking
Read More: Social Media Gives Support to LGBTQ Youth When In-Person Communities Are LackingBy Linda Charmaraman, Wellesley College Teens today have grown up on the internet, and social media has served as a space where LGBTQ youth in particular can develop their identities. Scholarship about the online experiences of LGBTQ youth has traditionally focused on cyberbullying. But understanding both the risks and the benefits of online support is…
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Adhd, Adolescent, Anxiety, Depression, Drinks, Medication safety, mental health, Parenting teens, Prescription drugs, sleep, Stress, Teen
Should Teens Taking ADHD, Anxiety and Depression Drugs Consume Energy Drinks and Coffee?
Read More: Should Teens Taking ADHD, Anxiety and Depression Drugs Consume Energy Drinks and Coffee?By Lina Begdache, Binghamton University, State University of New York Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Should teens taking ADHD, anxiety or depression drugs consume energy drinks or coffee? – Angela S. About 6.1 million children…
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HIV, Hivaids, mental health, Self-Care, Sex, Sex & relationships, Sexual health, Sexually transmitted diseases, Stds
The Connection Between HIV and Mental Health in the Older Adult
Read More: The Connection Between HIV and Mental Health in the Older AdultMedically reviewed by Dr. Sharon D. Allison-Ottey
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Therapy Dogs Help Students Cope With the Stress of College Life
Read More: Therapy Dogs Help Students Cope With the Stress of College LifeBy College students interact with therapy dogs as a way to relieve stress. Christine Kivlen, CC BY-ND In 2017, a survey of over 150 institutions found that 62% of schools had an animal-assisted intervention program. Dog therapy programs tend to look different at each institution. Some programs may involve a few therapy dogs and their…
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Anxiety, Career, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Depression, Fatigue, Health care professionals, mental health, Retirement, Stress
Nurses Are Leaving the Profession, and Replacing Them Won’t Be Easy
Read More: Nurses Are Leaving the Profession, and Replacing Them Won’t Be EasyBy Rayna M Letourneau, University of South Florida The fourth wave of COVID-19 is exacerbating the ongoing crisis for the nursing workforce and has led to burnout for many nurses. As a result, many are quitting their jobs in substantial numbers all across the country, with 62% of hospitals reporting a nurse vacancy rate higher…
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How to Handle Major Changes in Your Life
Read More: How to Handle Major Changes in Your LifeAs we walk through this journey that is called life, there are many common obstacles that are encountered. We may find that major changes in our life disrupt the flow of what we are used to and cause us to have to regain our footing. There are a few major changes in life that we…
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Adolescent, Anxiety, Body image, Depression, mental health, Parenting, Parenting teens, Research, Social media, Stress
Facebook Has Known for a Year and a Half That Instagram Is Bad for Teens Despite Claiming Otherwise – Here Are the Harms Researchers Have Been Documenting for Years
Read More: Facebook Has Known for a Year and a Half That Instagram Is Bad for Teens Despite Claiming Otherwise – Here Are the Harms Researchers Have Been Documenting for YearsBy Christia Spears Brown, University of Kentucky Facebook officials had internal research in March 2020 showing that Instagram – the social media platform most used by adolescents – is harmful to teen girls’ body image and well-being but swept those findings under the rug to continue conducting business as usual, according to a Sept. 14,…
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Memory Loss After Sexual Assault Is Real
Read More: Memory Loss After Sexual Assault Is RealWhen Alison Turkos woke up on the morning of October 14, 2017, after a night out celebrating with friends, her body ached. She had bruises on her knees. She had vaginal bleeding. She was exhausted, unable to even stand in the shower. And she had no idea why. Hours later, she opened a ride-sharing app…
