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Stress reduction through meditation

How to Reduce the Stress in Your Life

Is stress dominating your life? It’s a common affliction. But you don’t have to bow down to stress. Follow these tips to get stress under control.
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Adult ADHD

Diagnosing and Treating ADHD in Adults

Do you have difficulty completing tasks, are disorganized, daydream frequently, procrastinate or have trouble staying motivated? You may have ADHD. Learn the symptoms and treatment options so you can get help if you need it.
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Trauma Response

Trauma Response: Understanding How Trauma Affects Everyone Differently

Recognizing a trauma response will help provide a lifetime of healing and better medical care.
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Diabetes and Mental Health

The Connection Between Diabetes and Mental Health

Did you know that having diabetes can affect your mental health? Beyond the physical aspects of diabetes management, the disease can cause complications and health problems that may create or worsen symptoms of depression, stress, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders. But whether you have diabetes or are a caregiver for someone who has it, you should know that you are not alone.
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Meditation

Guided Meditation: A Daily Exercise to Reduce the Stress, Anxiety, and Depression in Your Life

Is stress keeping you from living your best life? Here’s a simple exercise you can do to center yourself on a daily basis.
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Adult with Autism

The Facts About Autism in American Adults

When we hear about autism, it’s often a child who’s been diagnosed or showing symptoms. However, autism isn’t limited to kids. It’s also a common health issue in adults. Recent information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates over 5.4 million adults in the United States have autism spectrum disorder, or ASD—more than 2% of the population.
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Artful Meditation: A Handful of Gratitude

Artful Meditation: A Handful of Gratitude

Gratitude is linked to better mental health. Discover a simple art-based mindfulness activity that encourages reflection and self-care.
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Volunteering

The Health Benefits of Volunteering

The health benefits of volunteering include lower blood pressure, a boost in happiness, improved mental wellbeing and much more. Find out why donating your time and talents has a payoff for your health that you cannot put a price on.
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Group Hug

Suicide Prevention: How to Recognize Red Flags—and Where to Reach Out for Help

Suicide is complicated and can be very scary to talk about. But it is an important conversation to have – one that could save lives. Suicide is preventable.
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Choosing the Best Palliative Care

Choosing the Best Palliative Care

If you or someone you love is battling a life-threatening, chronic or serious disease, you want the best palliative care team possible by your side. Here’s how to find it.
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