We can pick our friends and our jobs and leave them when we feel things are becoming toxic to our health and our life. Our family members, on the other hand, are a different story in that we are genetically linked to them and cannot leave them until we become an adult. In order to […]
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Aug
Aug
Many cancer survivors deal with pain whether it is cancer itself, the treatments, or both. While some pain can be for a short time, cancer or treatments can lead to long-lasting chronic pain. Judith Paice, Ph.D., R.N., who is the director of the Cancer Pain Program at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, believes that […]
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Aug
Aug
Anxiety can cause you to experience symptoms like feeling lightheaded, sweaty, stomach issues, and having trouble concentrating. Instead of spending all of your time focusing on these symptoms, this is where finding hobbies to channel your energy into can help you. Hobbies have the power to keep you busy as well as relax you during […]
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Aug
Aug
Binge drinking is when you drink a series of alcoholic beverages in a short period of time. A new study has shown that binge drinking can possibly change your DNA to make you crave more and more alcohol. By understanding the results that binge drinking can have on your DNA, this will help scientists find […]
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Aug
Aug
Our brain is built to help us survive. When we feel like we are put on to do a special project for work that we do not feel ready for or you feel pressured to get on that airplane you are terrified of, you tend to choke and run away. By gaining a real understanding […]
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Aug
Aug
Weekends are very important for anyone who works long shifts during the week as it is a time to unwind and enjoy yourself. But, spending your weekend binge-watching shows or being absorbed in social media can be draining to your mental health. In order to be happy and have a successful weekend, it is important […]
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Aug
Aug
It can be very tempting to keep looking at your smartphone to check your social media updates, play games, or check your emails. This can cause you to stay inactive with what is happening in your work life and your relationships. By downloading apps that can help you be in control of how much screentime […]
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Aug
Aug
There have been many studies that show that social media websites can cause psychological distress, loneliness, and depression from being glued to it. However, a 2018 study has shown that when undergraduates decrease their social media use by 30 minutes a day, it can improve their mental health. By limiting your social media use, you […]
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Aug
Aug
Having cancer is a major challenge to go through not only for your physical health but your mental health. According to Mental Health America, one-third of people who have cancer also have a mental health condition. To avoid experiencing depression while trying to fight cancer, it is important to find ways to lift up your […]
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Aug
Aug
There are people who are afraid to put their trust in a therapist. It is not like talking to a friend or a family member who has known you for a long time. By remembering that it is the role of a therapist to dedicate themselves to helping you with any issues you have and […]
