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

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.
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What’s the Link Between Stroke and Depression?

What’s the Link Between Stroke and Depression?

You might think recovery from a stroke simply involves physical therapy or lifestyle modifications. But one in three stroke survivors also experience depression—and in some cases, that depression is severe. Find out how stroke and depression are connected and learn what to do if you or a loved one shows signs of depression.
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How to Overcome Sleep Anxiety and Insomnia

Do you have trouble sleeping? Learn what causes sleep anxiety and insomnia and how to fight back so you can get some sleep.
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The Surprising Connection Between Gratitude and Mental Health

If you’re feeling stressed or depressed, it can be hard to remember to feel grateful for the small (and large) blessings in your life. But regularly practicing gratitude can improve your mental health.
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