According to the Allergy and Asthma Network, asthma attacks increase during the third week of September due to the “perfect storm” of the season.
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Arkansas has the highest rate of maternal mortality in the nation. Every Mother Counts – a nonprofit founded by Christy Turlington Burns and focused on making pregnancy and childbirth safe, equitable and respectful for all – is raising awareness of this issue, mobilizing advocates and uplifting providers through their newest documentary, “Giving Birth in America: Arkansas.”
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Children in Arkansas are diagnosed with autism later than any other state.
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If you suspect your employees are feeling stress at the office, watch the way they move their computer mouse.
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There’s nothing like hearing your favorite song to turn your day around.
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Online fitness classes expanded greatly during the pandemic and remain popular, but much of the world is ready to head back to the gym.
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Atlantans are in the thick of winter, and it’s brought with it the dreaded cold and flu in spades.
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An estimated 15.1% of U.S.children have experienced a major depression episode.
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The holidays are known to be stressful, but they don’t have to be. Here are some tips on how you can thrive during this holiday season:
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Flu season has already started and two top physicians from St. David’s Health Care suggest protecting yourself from the virus. Stat.
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A new national hotline, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, connects those experiencing mental health crises with trained counselors.
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In this first excerpt from the new humorous memoir, “Headscape,” the author sets up the journey with this Preface. Available today on Amazon. Perfect for a Father’s Day gift.
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There are nearly 20 million veterans in the U.S., and studies show this group is prone to higher rates of mental health problems.
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If you haven’t already set a resolution for 2022, you might want to consider walking more.
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With Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s celebrations ahead of us, this is often described as the “most wonderful time of the year.
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Yes, it is pumpkin-spice-everything season. But did you know eating real pumpkin (not your favorite pumpkin-flavored coffee drink) has health benefits?
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What I took away from adding this change to my morning routine:I feel “full” quicker and for longer.
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Millions of people worldwide suffer from facial damage due to cancer, burns or genetics.
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No matter the age of their children, whether they’re in grade school or in college, parents are experiencing stress.
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My services haven’t been requested yet, but the idea of participating in a clinical trial for anything has its appeal — and risks.
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If there’s anything that 2020 has taught college students, it is how to take advantage of life’s little things.
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Having worked from home for several months, many will continue to do so – which can be very challenging.
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Individual testing for COVID-19 is still being brought to scale across the U.S., but environmental engineers are working to track outbreaks at a community level. Their laboratory? Our sewers.
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Self-isolation is beneficial in stopping the spread of COVID-19, but for the millions working through mental health concerns, limited resources have only amplified the daily stress and fear that they already are feeling.
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Over 64 million Americans – about 1 in 5 – live in multigenerational households. The setup has many benefits, from easing financial burdens to improving emotional well-being, but it’s become a source of stress due to the pandemic.
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You can’t clip in at Flywheel or hit the mat at CorePower Yoga at the moment, but that doesn’t mean workout routines must halt.
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For many of us, the pandemic is causing stress, sleep cycle disruptions and mounting mental and physical issues. But even during shelter-at-home, you can recalibrate your health and happiness by practicing MESH.
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Have you ever experienced a feeling of chronic workplace stress that you struggled to manage? According to the World Health Organization, it is now an official medical diagnosis. Burnout now appears on the International Classification of Diseases, or ICD-11, under the category of problems associated with employment or unemployment.
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Do you want to be a better listener? Here is an advanced practice drill. Listen to someone you really disagree with. It should not be a challenge to find someone in today’s political climate.
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Achieving optimum success while keeping office stress levels at a minimum is a difficult tightrope for employers to walk. As everyone seeks to improve workplace wellness in 2019, media company Well+Good recently released its predictions for what to expect this year.