Category: Mental Health

Diabetes and Stress

The Connection Between Stress and Diabetes

Did you know that stress can impact blood sugar? Learn more about stress and diabetes and discover some stress management strategies.

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Mindfulness Activities for Stress Management

Being aware and accepting of your current situation can help you manage any stress you might feel. It can also help you enjoy life more when all is well. Learn how to be more mindful with the activities listed here.

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How to Unleash the Power of Positive Psychology

Has anyone ever told you to “think positive” or “focus on the good”? They might not have known it when they said it, but those phrases relate to a type of psychology known as positive psychology.

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Men’s Mental Health: Breaking the Silence

It can be challenging for anyone to open up about their feelings, insecurities, anxieties and more. It’s particularly difficult for men due to the stigma surrounding societal stereotypes. Bottling up emotions to appear stoic and tough may be preferred but is not an effective way to handle one’s mental health.

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Sports Psychology: Unlocking Mental Resilience for Peak Performance

Using sports psychology principles to build mental resilience helps athletes develop confidence, reduce anxiety and reach their full performance potential.

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6 Things to Know About Heart Failure and Mental Health

While heart conditions and mental health concerns seem entirely separate, issues with one can cause challenges in the other.

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Making Sense of Teens and Their Mood Swings

Teens and their moods can change like the weather: Sometimes they’re stormy and hot, other times they’re pleasant and calm, or they can be cold and icy. While parents can use apps to help prepare for volatile weather, they’re often caught completely unprepared when they find themselves in the path of a teen mood swing tornado.

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Why Exercise Impacts So Much More Than Your Waistline

While some people associate exercise with weight loss, there are so many additional health benefits.

Emotional Eating

How to Stop Emotional Eating

An action that starts as a temporary fix can become an unhealthy habit. Here’s how to break the cycle of emotional eating.

Anxiety Affects Men, Too, But It Doesn’t Always Look the Same

Although women are statistically more likely to suffer from anxiety, the mental health disorder also affects many men. But symptoms of anxiety may present differently in men, leading to underdiagnosis and lack of treatment.