Tips to Increase Happiness

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Tips to Increase Happiness According to a study in the journal Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being, a review of more than 160 studies has found “clear and compelling evidence” that – all things being equal – happy people tend to live longer and experience better health than their unhappy peers. “Your subjective well-being – that is, feeling positive about your

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Grief and the Recovery Process

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Grief and the Recovery Process Studies show that those who openly grieve heal much faster than those who repress or avoid their feelings. Running away from grief postpones sorrow; clinging to grief prolongs pain. Neither leads to healing. The grieving process is nature’s way of helping us heal. If you’ve had a recent loss, keep the following in mind: Talk

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Signs of Anxiety Disorder

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Signs of Anxiety Disorder Anxiety disorders can affect anyone. Studies have shown that 1 in 3 people are affected in their lifetime. Anxiety often comes when people hold in their fears until they begin to feel anxiety. What are the different kinds of anxiety disorders and their related symptoms? Generalized Anxiety Disorder — Constant, exaggerated worrisome thoughts and tension about

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Postpartum Blues vs. Depression

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Postpartum Blues vs. Depression It is common for new moms to experience postpartum blues – also called the “baby blues” – in the days right after childbirth. A new mother can have sudden mood swings, sadness, crying spells, loss of appetite, sleeping problems, and feel irritable, restless, anxious and lonely. For most women, these feelings generally occur in the first

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Is Your Body Saying, “Enough!”

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Is Your Body Saying “Enough!” Fatigue is a result of prolonged mental or physical exertion; it can affect people’s performance and impair their mental alertness. This leads to dangerous errors, accidents, and losses. With long hours, little sleep, and skimpy nutrition you can easily experience fatigue. Symptoms can also include lack of motivation and energy. When fatigued, your body gives

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