People often use the terms health and wellness synonymously, but these related words have different definitions. Health is when your body and mind are free of illness. Meanwhile, wellness refers to the dynamic process of living a fulfilling life. You cannot be healthy without holistic wellness, and vice versa. This National Wellness Month, you can…
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Mental and behavioral health problems can affect anyone, regardless of their background or beliefs. Illnesses like bipolar and alcohol use disorder frequently co-occur – a phenomenon called a dual diagnosis. Interactions between these two conditions can significantly worsen the course of both. Though a dual diagnosis can complicate your condition and make it more challenging…
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Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world, coming in second only to water. The boost that this drink provides often helps people wake up and get ready for the day. However, consuming caffeine in high doses can have an unintended effect, leading to restlessness and anxiety. This experience is relatively common…
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When life gets busy or starts to feel stressful, cleaning can become less of a priority, resulting in a messy home. This is something that many people experience during difficult periods, but when is this something to be concerned about? Sometimes a messy house is simply a sign of busyness, but it can also indicate…
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Mania is a condition that causes someone to display a noticeably heightened level of activity, energy and mood. If you’re experiencing a manic episode, you may feel a euphoria that puts you on top of the world. Talking quickly, sleeping very little, being easily distractible and having delusions of grandeur are also symptoms of mania.…
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It’s not always easy to make positive choices in life. Sometimes, these decisions feel impossible, especially if someone feels helpless in a situation. People naturally wonder if our circumstances can be changed and become discouraged when they face hardships. However, living in a state of learned helplessness is often debilitating and can contribute to the…
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While anyone can get sad, anxious and upset in response to unexpected circumstances, these symptoms are usually short-lived. However, if you have trouble adjusting to changes in your life, you might be struggling with reactive depression, also known as situational depression. Learn how this condition might affect you and how to cope. What Is Reactive…
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Though anyone can develop physical and mental health issues like heart disease, cancer and depression, men are more likely than women to make risky choices, ignore unusual symptoms and fail to take preventive health measures like visiting their doctor for annual screenings. One potential contributor to these problems is the unrealistic cultural norm that men…
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Everyone experiences anxiety occasionally, and in mild to moderate amounts, it can be beneficial by helping you focus your attention, energy and motivation. However, severe, ongoing anxiety is a genuine mental health disorder and a cause for concern because it leads to irrational fears that are disproportionate to the circumstances at hand. Learn more about…
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Throughout the natural world, many different species of animals instinctively gather in groups, which suggests that belonging evolved for a beneficial reason. As a result, social animals – including humans – become profoundly unhappy when they lack support and connections. Loneliness has become an invisible health crisis in America as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to…
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