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Mental health: 6 symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

By Colleen Crane, MSW, LCSW on May 1, 2012

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You’ve been avoiding going to the doctor, hoping things will get better as time goes on. Stop waiting. There are mental health...
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Mood foods: 5 Healthy foods to improve your mood

By Michele Borboa, MS on Apr 16, 2012

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How many times has that three-serving plate of creamy pasta really made you feel better? As with most high-carb, high-fat comfort...
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5 Reasons you're worth it

By Elaina Verhoff on Apr 5, 2012

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Shh. Be still for a minute and listen to the whisper of your inner desires. Do you have a deep urge to train for a marathon, go on...
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The science of thought: How changing your thoughts can change your health

By Elaina Verhoff on Apr 2, 2012

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We’ve all heard about the power of positive thinking, but can changing your thoughts really impact your health? Can you wipe out...
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Make over your moods

By Stephanie Taylor Christensen on Mar 30, 2012

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Do you feel lethargic, crabby or just plain not as good as you could? There’s a cure for that -- and it has nothing to do with...
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8 Ways to brighten your mood with color

By Michele Borboa, MS on Mar 4, 2012

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Though this winter has had record high temperatures, you may still be experiencing the winter blues, especially if your weather has...
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6 Reasons you aren’t happy and how to change it

By Michele Borboa, MS on Feb 15, 2012

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If you're waking up every day wishing you were someone else, it's time to figure out why you're so down on yourself. Though you...
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A broken heart: When it’s time to reach out for help

By Colleen Crane, MSW, LCSW on Feb 5, 2012

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I walked in the front door after being gone from a long business trip, only to find the house a mess. My first instinct was that we...
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Brain fitness: 7 Ways to work smarter

By Cynthia R. Green, PhD on Feb 2, 2012

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Brain fitness is a hot topic at work. Our jobs require sharp intellectual performance for everything from recalling important...
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Women’s intuition: How it can save your life

By Colleen Crane, MSW, LCSW on Jan 9, 2012

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Ever have the feeling that you should do something because your life depended on it? That’s your intuition. Following your...
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Victory over verbal abuse

By Michele Borboa, MS on Jan 4, 2012

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Did you know that nine out of 10 teens witness bullying on social networks and 50 percent have been the target of such attacks? The...
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5 Steps to make your fitness resolutions stick

By Linda Melone, CSCS on Dec 21, 2011

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The only thing tougher than starting an exercise program is sticking with it. Case in point: Most new exercisers quit within three...
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Is perfectionism ruining your holiday happiness?

By Karen Hawthorne on Dec 9, 2011

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Dr. Jeff Szymanski, self-described perfectionist and executive director of the International OCD Foundation, says you can make your...
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Injuries happen: What you can learn from getting hurt

By Angie Miller, MS on Nov 23, 2011

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While I can’t say that I’m an adrenaline junkie, for whatever reason, being on vacation makes me want to experience adventure...
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Sybil Exposed: Taking a look at the real Sybil

By Colleen Crane, MSW, LCSW on Nov 11, 2011

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Sybil Exposed by Debbie Nathan is an extraordinary book about the real Sybil, the subject of a non-fiction 1973 book in which she...
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3 Tips to love yourself this holiday season

By Colleen Crane, MSW, LCSW on Nov 7, 2011

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Halloween is done and Thanksgiving is around the corner. Those glossy catalogs have already started to arrive in your mailbox. What...
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Ticked off? Your serotonin could be low

By Kristen Fischer on Nov 3, 2011

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New research shows that low serotonin in your brain could explain why you have a hard time controlling your anger.
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The latest in addiction and recovery information

By Jessica Padykula on Nov 3, 2011

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Addiction can take many forms – from drugs and alcohol to food, gambling, shopping or sex. But no matter what substance or...
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Jumpstart your New Year's resolution -- now!

By Kristen Fischer on Nov 3, 2011

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Want to kick off your New Year's resolution before the ball drops? Here are some great ways to set yourself up for success!
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Improve your holiday health with the power of forgiveness

By Laura Owens on Oct 31, 2011

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Loved ones gathered together during the holidays can bring out the worst in people who continue to harbor resentment toward a...

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Mental health: 6 symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

Mood foods: 5 Healthy foods to improve your mood

5 Reasons you're worth it

The science of thought: How changing your thoughts can change your health

Make over your moods

8 Ways to brighten your mood with color

6 Reasons you aren’t happy and how to change it

A broken heart: When it’s time to reach out for help

Brain fitness: 7 Ways to work smarter

Women’s intuition: How it can save your life

Victory over verbal abuse

5 Steps to make your fitness resolutions stick

Is perfectionism ruining your holiday happiness?

Injuries happen: What you can learn from getting hurt

Sybil Exposed: Taking a look at the real Sybil

3 Tips to love yourself this holiday season

Ticked off? Your serotonin could be low

The latest in addiction and recovery information

Jumpstart your New Year's resolution -- now!

Improve your holiday health with the power of forgiveness

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