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31 Days of Giving
‘Tis the season for giving! During the holidays, it’s easy to get caught up in the gifts, decorations and parties. It’s important to take a step back from all the celebrations to see what you can do to give back. We’ve come up with 31 …
Overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder
As the days grow shorter and the weather becomes colder, it's common to want to hibernate a bit. But the winter months can plunge some people into a melancholy state known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). …
Mental Health: Finding the Help You Need
When your life spins out of control, asking for help for your mental health is a sign of strength, not weakness. Mental health isn't a one-person battle. …
Coping with Emotions After a Difficult Diagnosis
There’s nothing easy about a difficult diagnosis. If a diagnosis sends you reeling, these steps can help you begin to regain your balance. …
Mental Health Isn’t a 1-Person Battle
Picture this: Someone enters a room full of people. He is social butterfly who is smiling, laughing, striking up conversations with anyone and everyone he makes eye contact with. Safe to assume everything is good with him, right? But what if someone told you that …
8 Reasons to Help Yourself by Helping Others
Spring is a time for a fresh start. Did you know that one of the best things you can do for yourself is to help others? Finding a cause and community really does bring its own benefits. Here are eight of them: Decreasing symptoms of …
5 Ways Your Dog Makes You Healthier
We all know dogs offer love and companionship. Why else would they be called “man’s best friend.” But did you know they also provide their owner with powerful mental and physical health benefits. You’re More Active Okay, maybe your bulldog wants to lie on the …
If You Don’t Have a Family Meal Each Day…
If you don't have a family meal each day, it's time to get out the plates. Table time yields benefits that go far beyond food. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University says that the more often children eat dinner …
