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The Mind-Body Connection: Nurture Both for Better Health

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Just as our minds and bodies are linked, so are mental and physical health. That’s why if you’re facing a health issue, you may need care for both mental and physical symptoms. Mental health conditions are common. More than 1 in 5 adults are affected…
- 9 months ago
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Self-Management Programs: Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

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Reaching a healthy weight can be hard for many reasons. Still, it’s not out of reach. In fact, getting there might be easier than you think. Don’t know how to get started and what you can do about it? Luckily, help is here. The Well onTarget ® portal…
- over 1 year ago
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Think FAST: Stroke Risks and Warning Signs

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A stroke happens when the brain doesn’t receive the blood or oxygen it needs to function properly. A stroke is a medical emergency and the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. You can protect yourself from this life-threatening health crisis with…
- 6 months ago
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Comment on Why Aren’t You Sleeping?

Kathryn B. Gum

I'd been diagnosed with sleep apnea a few years ago and was prescribed a c pap machine. I used it for a while and was feeling better. Unfortunately, I began to think that exercise and diet would eliminate the need for one; I currently work out 4 days…
- over 5 years ago
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8 Ways to Manage Your Holiday Eating

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The holidays don’t have to be the season of overeating. There are ways to indulge without overdoing it. When you map out options ahead of time, you can make better choices in the moment. It’s a smart way to head into the eating danger zone that falls…
- 7 months ago
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Self-Management Program: Managing Your Stress

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Stress has a way of rearing its ugly head. It comes in many different forms and from different areas of your life. Too much work? Not enough “me-time?” Too many commitments? Sometimes, stress can be overwhelming. When it is, your body often pays the…
- over 1 year ago
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Take Care of Yourself When You Take Care of Others

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Look around and you’re bound to see a lot of caregivers. In the U.S., one in three adults care for others. They may be caring for elderly parents, a sick spouse or disabled child. Being a caregiver can be stressful and demanding. It often leads to caregiver…
- 10 months ago
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Reaching Out Can Make You Feel Better

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Loneliness hurts. People often feel isolated or wish they had more friends. Those feelings happen to people of all ages, even if they are busy and spend time around people. Studies show relationships are key for overall wellbeing. People thrive in safe…
- 10 months ago
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What Do We Know About Autism?

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Parenting means helping your children grow, develop and navigate the world. It’s no different for parents of children with autism. Yet, they face a unique set of challenges. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that one in 44 children…
- over 1 year ago
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Does When You Eat Make a Difference?

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When it comes to healthy eating, we know that what we eat matters. So does how much we eat. And research shows that when we eat is important, too. Many studies point to health improvements from making changes to when you eat. That’s because our bodies…
- over 1 year ago
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