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Mental Health

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Smartphones May Hold The Key to Mental Health Diagnosis

Mar 29, 2022

Mental health professionals are seeing an uptick in social media-driven self-diagnoses among teens and young adults self-identifying conditions like ADHD, OCD, dissociative identity disorder autism and Tourette syndrome. New Behavidence App may help with diagnosis.

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Take Vinegar to Lower the Blues

Feb 28, 2022

Researchers found a reduction in self-reported depression scores in study participants who consumed daily amounts of vinegar.

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Beyond Picky Eating: Help for Pediatric Eating Disorders

Feb 28, 2022 ● By Marlaina Donato

Children of any gender and age can be afflicted with anorexia nervosa, bulimia and other conditions unique to younger kids, but holistic solutions can help with childhood eating disorders.

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Kids’ Eating Disorders

Feb 28, 2022

Signs of anorexia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), pica and other childhood eating disorders common in children 12 and under.

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Burnout Recovery: Ways to Reset and Find Balance

Feb 28, 2022 ● By Ronica O’Hara

Burnout, once primarily a workplace concern, is turning into a societal norm and causing health issues to arise. Here are helpful strategies to find balance and healing.

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Journaling to Access Inner Wisdom

Feb 28, 2022 ● By Nadine Kenney Johnstone

When we’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious, we can find the inner wisdom we need with these simple journaling steps.

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Improve Sleep and Lower Anxiety with Black Cumin Oil

Jan 31, 2022

A study finds those suffering from insomnia may experience significantly improved sleep and reduced levels of stress and anxiety from black cumin oil.

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Keep Moving to Sidestep Depression

Jan 31, 2022

In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, people were sitting around a lot more and getting depressed, report researchers.

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The Heart-Mind Connection: How Thoughts and Emotions Affect Our Heart Health

Jan 31, 2022 ● By Ronica O’Hara

Neurocardiology and behavioral cardiology are probing the mind-heart connection, exploring how neurological interplay along with psychological and social factors lead to heart disease.

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Maintaining Healthy Activities Keeps Us On Track

Dec 30, 2021 ● By Rowena Dziubla

To get more active in this new year physically, emotionally and mentally, here are some tips for sparking our creative juices and getting on the path to better health.

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Postpartum Recovery and Support for New Moms

Oct 29, 2021 ● By Cristina Madine

Postpartum depletion is serious, can take up to 10 years to improve and may worsen with each pregnancy. During this postpartum time, women need the most support from loved ones and society. The time is now, and the key to recovery is to help women focus on self-care, emotional, physical and social support, says Cristina Madine.

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Artist and Animator Danny Casale Wants the World to Know: UR SPECIAL

Oct 29, 2021 ● By Anna Marie Imbordino

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shares that one in six U.S. children have a clinically diagnosed mental, behavioral or developmental disorder. According to the Mayo Clinic, with or without a clinical diagnosis, school-age children can experience mental health related symptoms as a result of family life changes, bullying, food allergies and other short-term issues. Los Angeles-based artist and animator Danny Casale, well-known as Coolman Coffeedan, has translated his animated characters into print with the launch of his book, UR SPECIAL: Advice for Humans from Coolman Coffeedan, which offers a positive affirmation for the reader to take away.

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The Healing Power of a Hug

Oct 29, 2021 ● By Marlaina Donato

Hugs have proven power to soothe and nurture us, and it’s not necessary to have another human to enjoy their physical and mental health benefits.

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

Oct 29, 2021 ● 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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Trinity Health Freedom Expo in Tinley Park

Sep 30, 2021

The Trinity Health Freedom Expo believes you have the right to know and freedom to choose what’s best for you and your family. Participants will hear from 45 natural health experts and health freedom advocates and browse an interactive exhibit hall.

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