Thanksgiving is behind us but the holiday stress is still very much with us and will more than likely remain well into the New Year. As mentioned in our previous article on stress management, stress is a normal aspect of everyday life but during this time every year, it seems virtually everybody’s stress levels hit […]
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It’s that time of year again- the time for gatherings, toasts, “cheat meals” and oh, so many sweet treats! Media reports and surveys suggest that the average person will pack between 5 and 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas but studies show the average weight gain to be just one pound. While that number doesn’t
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It’s that time of year again- the time for gatherings, toasts, “cheat meals” and oh, so many sweet treats! Media reports and surveys suggest that the average person will pack between 5 and 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas but studies show the average weight gain to be just one pound. While that number doesn’t
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Protecting yourself and your sexual partner from sexually transmitted infections is what practicing safe sex is all about. Practicing safer sex not only keeps your body healthy and happy but it also provides you with peace of mind for an all-around more enjoyable experience. How can you practice safer sex? There are several ways you
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BMI (body mass index) is highly associated with the existence of common mental disorders, with strong evidence that this varies with age and gender. Research suggests that those with a BMI that is lower or higher than normal tend to run a greater risk for several mental disorders like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, among others.
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Protecting yourself and your sexual partner from sexually transmitted infections is what practicing safe sex is all about. Practicing safer sex not only keeps your body healthy and happy but it also provides you with peace of mind for an all-around more enjoyable experience. How can you practice safer sex? There are several ways you
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BMI (body mass index) is highly associated with the existence of common mental disorders, with strong evidence that this varies with age and gender. Research suggests that those with a BMI that is lower or higher than normal tend to run a greater risk for several mental disorders like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, among others.
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It’s safe to say that many of us become too familiar with the word ‘stress’ very early on in life. Although a natural reaction to life’s demands, stress can manifest itself often in physically painful (headache, backache, stomach ache, muscle tightness, and more) and/or emotionally taxing ways (anxiety, depression, anger, frustration, and such). Some of
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It’s safe to say that many of us become too familiar with the word ‘stress’ very early on in life. Although a natural reaction to life’s demands, stress can manifest itself often in physically painful (headache, backache, stomach ache, muscle tightness, and more) and/or emotionally taxing ways (anxiety, depression, anger, frustration, and such). Some of
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FAT- the big “F” word in the nutrition world that is sure to raise eyebrows! While we need fat in our bodies for proper function, not all fats are created equal. Some fats aid in keeping your heart’s pipes clean while others increase risk of disease. “Good” fat vs. “bad” fat There are two types
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