I’ve been hearing this most of my life, and I’m sure you have, too. One of the keys to good health is ingesting the proper amount of fiber in your diet. It’s good for your digestion and will keep you regular. And, of course, it will aid in weight management. But did you know it…
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Are you lonely? I don’t mean this as a joke. It’s a serious question. And it’s a question that a mental health group recently asked people across America. Here in Tennessee, 14% said they identified that way. I thought that number was kind of low. Come to find out, Tennessee’s one of the states where…
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In the Summer of 2014, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was all the rage on social media. It was a viral sensation. It went away as quickly as it appeared. I shouldn’t be shocked, but another challenge is upon us eleven years later. This time, a student organization at the University of South Carolina has…
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In recent years, we’ve heard more talk about mental health and body image. Anorexia and bulimia are two of the most researched and discussed body issues. While they typically target women, specifically young women, the problems can be found in men, too. For researchers, finding ways to reverse these trends is a significant challenge. And…
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For as long as there’s been high-profile crime, there’s been copycat versions. But this week, my news feed has been filled with stories about young students making threats, online or in person, at schools across America. Experts think these situations are being triggered by last week’s school shooting near Atlanta. Many say it’s a cry…
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Today, we live in a world where people constantly seek attention. It’s not everyone, but those who desire to be treated special are multiplying. It’s almost like they’re shouting look at me to anyone who will listen. Perhaps social media is to blame. Many people think that’s the case. But it’s just one avenue where…
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In recent years, there’s been a lot of talk about the need to focus on mental health. Years ago, when I lived in Northeast Ohio, I learned a lot about seasonal affective disorder (SAD). At first, when people told me it affected so many people this time of year, I brushed it off. But after…
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Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about mental health, but very little seems to get done. Any time there is gun violence, mental health comes into play. And for some people, it’s a big issue. But many don’t want to take any responsibility for their actions. They spend their time blaming others for everything…
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Every day we hear a story on the news that reminds us we have a mental health crisis in America. The latest school shooting in St. Louis is another example. Experts tell us that we should talk to someone if we have problems. But isn’t admitting we have a problem more than half the battle?…
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The last few years have been stressful for almost all of us. Researchers believe where we live plays into our mood and mental health. So they’ve been putting together data to figure out the happiest state across the U.S. It shouldn’t surprise you that it’s Hawaii. But where the rest of the states rank says…
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