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Mary Crocker Cook
Breaking the “All-or-Nothing” Mindset: 4 Ways to Be Cognitively Flexible and Nurture Connections
by Mary Crocker Cook
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As a life-long professional and personal “work-in-progress” myself, one of the ways I can spot a need to shift my thinking is when my thoughts start looping with sentences that begin with, “It’s always…,” or “I know how this ends…”.I am a therapist specializing in addiction and attachment theory, so I have the opportunity to see the psychological rigidity that seeps in when relationship experiences... 5/12/2025 5:12:40 PM
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Are You a ‘Doomscroller’? A Warning
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It’s natural to want to stay up to date on the news, especially when so much is currently going on in the world. With all of this uncertainty and worry, many people have come to a point where the weight of it all has become too heavy. But when we combine this restless worrisome uncertainty with a feeling of helplessness, we might begin to experience what's known colloquially a doomscrolling. “Doomscrolling”... 5/9/2025 4:00:00 AM
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Can Spending a Few Hours Outdoors Improve Your Health?
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Spending time outdoors provides individuals of all ages with the opportunity to have better mental and physical health.Can spending time outdoors improve both mental and physical health? Well, research has shown there are a variety of benefits to being outside for a bit, and it doesn't require a whole vacation or take as long as you may think. Learn more about how nature can help your mental and physical... 5/2/2025 4:00:00 AM
Ken Ceder
Macular Degeneration and Blue Light — a Very Serious Problem... Especially for Aging Eyes
by Ken Ceder
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Blue light, especially from electronic devices and LED lights, has been all over the news lately, primarily warning about sleep interference. However, there's real urgency to learn about light and your health —especially those with aging eyes. Few people stop to think about light, much less the effects different colors of light can have on our bodies, moods, and overall health. Stepping outdoors into... 5/1/2025 4:00:00 AM
Dr. Steph
Eating Disorders... The Health Condition That Hides In Plain Sight
by Dr. Steph
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The other day I was chatting with a client and we both felt angry at the lack of eating disorder awareness. Eating disorders are a highly stigmatized mental health condition and from my client's perspective, and mine, there are too many people living with eating disorders who aren't aware of the serious harm they cause. Even kids can be prone to eating disorders, mostly teens.Of course, a person feels... 4/29/2025 4:00:00 AM
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Low-Dose Aspirin Linked to Internal Bleeding in the Skull
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Over the past several decades, doctors have routinely prescribed a daily aspirin for patients at risk for cardiovascular incidents. However, studies have shown that low-dose aspirin therapy may not be for everyone. In certain individuals, the risks --- such as internal bleeding in the skull --- often outweigh the rewards. The findings have prompted the American Heart Association to issue guidelines... 4/18/2025 4:00:00 AM
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Hair Dye and Your Breast Cancer Risk
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Many factors determine our risk of breast cancer. Some factors we cannot control, such as our age. But there are also controllable factors, such as smoking. Could our hair color choices be one of those controllable factors? A recent study found a link between hair dye products and breast cancer risk. Controllable Breast Cancer Risk Factors Understanding controllable breast cancer risk factors may help... 4/17/2025 4:00:00 AM
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Your Brain on Tea: What Are the Benefits?
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Many people claim tea enhances the brain’s performance and keeps this essential organ healthy. These claims were once considered anecdotal, but recent research reveals that tea may actually have positive benefits on the brain. Whether you want to fend off dementia or boost your mood, a warm cup of tea may be just what's needed.Tea warms you up on a chilly day, but it may also be a mood booster and... 4/3/2025 4:00:00 AM
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These 2 Things Turn Back the Clock on Your Brain
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Like other systems in your body, the better you maintain your brain, the more efficiently it’s going to run. Your cognitive reserve, or your brain’s ability to problem-solve and adapt around complex issues, can decline over time. Brain games and crossword puzzles might help, but you’ll need more than mental exercises to keep your reserves at their best. Good diet and proper exercise are vital to proper... 3/24/2025 4:00:00 AM
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Suicide Ideation Can Be Contagious
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The CDC reports more than 49,000 people die each year by suicide. For every one successful suicide, 52 people make unsuccessful attempts. While the highest suicide rates are among the middle-aged and elderly, clusters of suicides sometimes occur in teens and young adults. Some research suggests that under the right conditions, suicidal ideation can actually become “contagious.” Many studies have looked... 3/21/2025 4:00:00 AM
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