One of my pet peeves when my husband comes home from work, or the kids come home from practice, is to answer the question, ‘how are you?’ with “Tired.” To me, it’s an absolute given in today’s world of year-round sports for kids, and long work hours for parents. It...
The term “mental hygiene” may be unfamiliar to some, but it really is exactly what the words suggest: keeping your mental health tidy and optimized. Just like hygiene practices for your body, like showering, using deodorant, and brushing your teeth, mental hygiene...
The research in stress-reduction techniques and practices is extensive. The last few years of pandemic protocols, up-ended schedules, and even loss of loved ones has caused an enormous uptick in peoples’ stress levels, which is one reason why everyone is talking about...
When you’re on the road or just plain busy zooming between appointments, soccer practices, or at the end of a long work day when you don’t feel like cooking, grabbing fast food can be appealing. Even those people who say, “I never eat fast food,” probably are relying...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by definition is a mental disorder as a result of experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. While PTSD is often associated with military personnel and the trauma of combat, it can also be diagnosed in people who have been victims of...
Some positive, and some not quite as positive trends have emerged over the last several years in long-term care options. Like many industries these days, norms, best practices and even options are changing rapidly. Here are a few things to consider regarding long-term...
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