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Coping with Emotions After a Difficult Diagnosis
There’s nothing easy about a difficult diagnosis. If a diagnosis sends you reeling, these steps can help you begin to regain your balance. …
A Dad on a Mental Health Mission: Reinforcing the Three Rs
The other day, my oldest son said words every parent will hear at some point or another. “I don’t want to go to school.” But, as a dad, I could tell by the look in his eyes this wasn’t one of those days where he …
Eat Mindfully During the Holidays
For many of us, the holiday season is a joyful but stressful time of year. It can be especially challenging for people with diabetes who are trying to watch what they’re eating. One strategy to help you stick to your diet is to eat mindfully. …
The Nest Isn’t Empty If You Are Still In It
You're officially an empty nester now that your last child has left the house. How do you feel? Are you ready to take on your newly changed parenting role? Or are you feeling a little down in the dumps? Empty nest syndrome is real with feelings …
8 Reasons to Help Yourself by Helping Others
Spring is a time for a fresh start. Did you know that one of the best things you can do for yourself is to help others? Finding a cause and community really does bring its own benefits. Here are eight of them: Decreasing symptoms of …
5 Ways Your Dog Makes You Healthier
We all know dogs offer love and companionship. Why else would they be called “man’s best friend.” But did you know they also provide their owner with powerful mental and physical health benefits. You’re More Active Okay, maybe your bulldog wants to lie on the …
If You Don’t Have a Family Meal Each Day…
If you don't have a family meal each day, it's time to get out the plates. Table time yields benefits that go far beyond food. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University says that the more often children eat dinner …
21 Ways to Reduce Stress During the Workday
Throughout your day, consider these ideas to reduce stress. Take five to 30 minutes in the morning to be quiet and meditate. Sit or lie down, and be with yourself. Gaze out the window, listen to the sounds of nature or take a slow quiet …
