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COVID-19 Anxiety is Real — Here's How to Cope in a Pandemic
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COVID-19 is anxiety-inducing, and for good reason. The TV is flashing images of people in hazmat suits, entire countries are being put on lockdown and infection and death toll rates are climbing by the day. There is a ton of contradictory information out there—some people say we need to practice social distancing, and other people are saying we need to calm down. The grocery stores are selling out... 3/24/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Does Hypnotherapy Really Work?
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Although it’s been recognized as a valid therapy since 1958 in the United States, hypnotherapy is still considered controversial, with many people believing it is not effective and amounts to nothing more than hocus pocus. The evidence, however, says otherwise. Hypnotherapy has been proven effective at treating certain conditions, such as chronic pain, phobias, eating disorders, smoking cessation,... 3/23/2020 7:00:00 AM
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What to Do During the Pandemic if You Have an Underlying Condition
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The possibility of a pandemic can be scary enough when you’re perfectly healthy, but it can be downright terrifying for the millions of U.S. residents who live with underlying conditions. People with lung problems, lowered immune systems, overactive immune systems, cardiac problems and a host of other chronic medical conditions may need to take extra precautions to stay safe.Who's most at risk? If... 3/23/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Possible Cure For Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Discovered
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Do you or someone you love have multiple sclerosis (MS)? If so, you’ll want to turn your attention towards the UK where Dr. Su Metcalfe and her research team have spent a great deal of time looking for the cure.They think they’ve found it.Dr. Metcalfe and her team work in the surgery department at Cambridge University. Because there is no cure for MS, the majority of treatments focus on suppressing... 3/19/2020 7:00:00 AM
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How to Stay Healthy on a Cruise
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Back in 2017, more than 500 Royal Caribbean passengers became sick after two of the company’s ships were hit by a gastrointestinal illness. And this isn’t the first time. Every year, hundreds of people fall sick during cruises. Unfortunately, cruise-related health concerns aren’t surprising, as passengers are confined to a shared space for much of the trip. But cruising can be such fun. What' a potential... 3/19/2020 7:00:00 AM
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What's a Coffee Nap?
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Wellness Tip: According to Japanese researchers, coffee naps improve alertness quickly. Most people experience a period of drowsiness at some point during the day. A coffee nap, which combines having a cup of coffee with napping for 20 minutes or less, has proven more effective than merely implementing one of the solutions alone. Scientists recommend drinking the coffee quickly to hasten the effect... 3/18/2020 7:00:00 AM
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How to Work From Home Without Sacrificing Your Sanity
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It sounds like a dream come true: setting your own hours, working in your pajamas, foregoing the hectic commute. There are a lot of perks to working from home, but it also has drawbacks. If you’re not careful, it can strip you of your health as well as your mental wellbeing. We went to actual experts: people who work from home and have for years, and put together some tips on staying productive and... 3/18/2020 7:00:00 AM
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The Science Behind Deep Breathing
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"Okay, take deep breaths," my mom used to tell me when I was scared. But I've also heard this advice given by doctors, friends, spouses, and anyone trying to help someone who is struggling. It turns out, this is solid advice — and it's not just a distraction technique, it's science. Taking slow, deep breaths can actually calm the brain when it goes into overdrive, and it can also help regulate other... 3/13/2020 7:00:00 AM
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What's the Latest on Smoking Cessation?
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It may seem like we conquered smoking and it's not a problem anymore but 14 of every 100 adults in the United States are smokers. Of those, nearly 7 in every 10 smokers dream of quitting for good because smoking is a surefire way to deeply challenge a person's health. As difficult of a feat as it is, quitting is possible, maybe more than ever before. Even if it takes a few tries, every attempt is a... 3/12/2020 7:00:00 AM
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5 Steps to Make the Healthcare System Work for You
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At my first bereavement group, grieving spouses recounted heart-wrenching tales full of tears, anger, regret, and loneliness. Their spouses died in hospitals, with medical personnel trying to work miracles right up to the bitter end. They had not even been in the room with their loved ones at the moment of death. They did not feel good about their spouses’ medical care or their hospital experiences.... 3/12/2020 7:00:00 AM
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