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Eat Well to Feel Well: Thanksgiving Fare That Boosts Mental Health

Oct 29, 2021 09:30AM ● By Christy Ratliff

Serve up healthier, nutrient-rich options this Thanksgiving to alleviate anxiety and depression, stabilize mood and promote mental health and wellness.

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Stay in Tune with Our Body Clock to Sidestep the Blues

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM

Research shows that sleeping out of sync with our natural rhythms makes us more likely to experience depression, anxiety and reduced well-being.

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Horses as Healers: Equine Therapy has Physical and Emotional Benefits

Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Numerous studies have shown that equine-assisted therapy helps with anger, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociative or other emotional problems.

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Ryan P. Brown, PhD, on How the "Honor Culture" of the Carolinas Affects Kids

Jul 30, 2021 12:00PM ● By Ryan Brown

Honor cultures are societies that place a huge emphasis on the maintenance and defense of reputation. Consequently, people in honor cultures take their reputations extremely seriously.

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Avoid Air Pollutants to Protect Children’s Mental Health

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

Exposure to even moderate levels of traffic-related air pollutants during childhood results in a greater risk of mental illness by age 18, report researchers.

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Think Yourself Happy: Seven Ways to Change Your Mind and Be Happier

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Simple, research-based methods to change our thinking, rewire our brains and ultimately, increase our levels of happiness.

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Well-Being Basics

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Choose happiness by taking these research-supported daily actions to enhance overall well-being.

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Smiling Can Make Us Happier

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

The benefits of smiling including increased happiness, reduced stress and anxiety, lowered blood pressure and heart rate and less pain.

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Try Saffron Extract to Raise Mood

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM

A study shows that saffron extract can help lower depression and improve social relationships.

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Resolve Arguments the Same Day for a Happier, Healthier Life

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM

Sidestepping an argument or resolving it on the same day pays off quickly by halving the reactivity level that day and often erasing any darkened emotional response the following day.

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The Power of Playfulness

Jun 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Research shows that playtime is good for the soul and provides benefits like reduced depression, stronger emotional resilience and higher productivity. Here are fun ideas for adult play.

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Improve Sleep with a Weighted Blanket

May 28, 2021 09:30AM

Research has found that sleeping with a weighted blanket can lead to better sleep and reduced fatigue, depression and anxiety, and increased levels of daytime activity.

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Consider Depression Treatment to Fight Ulcers

May 28, 2021 09:30AM

Research has found that peptic ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome, along with other gut disorders, are linked to depression.

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Integrative Health for Men: Natural Approaches for Robust Vitality

May 28, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Integrative, holistic strategies with a mind-body focus for common threats to men's health such as heart disease, erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer and depression.

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Depression patient sitting on couch eating healthy foods to help naturally improve mental health

Beat the Blues Naturally: Drug-Free Ways to Treat Depression

May 28, 2021 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Herbs, dietary changes, exercise routines and other effective alternative therapies to naturally help treat those suffering from depression without the side effects of antidepressants.

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Sleep Deeply to Reduce Anxiety

Apr 30, 2021 09:30AM

Researchers report that a sleepless night can trigger up to a 30 percent rise in anxiety levels, but a full night of slumber stabilizes emotions.

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Integrative Women’s Wellness: Five Top Health Concerns and What to Do

Apr 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Holistic, integrative approaches for women's top five health concerns including cancer, heart disease, autoimmune diseases, hormonal imbalances and depression.

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