Category: Mental Health

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Yes, Meditation Can Help Lower Your Blood Pressure

Meditation provides many health benefits that are still being uncovered by research, but did you know it can lower your blood pressure? Find out how meditation can have this effect on your body and how to do it.

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Stay Connected With Your Loved Ones Struggling With Addiction During the Pandemic

It’s hard to be there for your loved ones struggling with addiction during the COVID-19 pandemic, but however far away you are, it’s important to try. Find out the steps you can take to help.

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How Exercise Can Boost Your Mood

You already know that exercise is good for you, but did you know that scientific evidence suggests that exercise plays a critical role in mental health? Learn how exercise influences your mood.

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Not Feeling the Holiday Joy? See Our Tips for Keeping the Holidays Merry.

The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but for many people, this isn’t the case. Depression affects millions of people each year, and this can actually worsen around the

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5 Ways to Cope With the Stress of Downsizing

Downsizing can mean starting a new chapter of your life, but it can also be a stressful process. Discover healthy coping mechanisms you can use during the downsizing process.

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Feeling Depressed? Find Out How to Cope.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 10 percent of the population suffers from some type of depressive disorder at any given time. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, learn more about the different kinds of depression, signs and symptoms, and the behaviors that can trigger the condition.

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4 Steps To Relieve Stress in Your Daily Life

Stress can negatively impact our lives and even our physical health. Discover a few easy techniques you can use to manage this sometimes overwhelming emotion.