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How Stress Affects Your Health

How Stress Affects Your Health

When we hear the word “stress,” we often think about being overworked, tense, angry or in the midst of any number of negative situations. Technically, stress is simply the body’s response to changes in our environment—and it can be a good thing. The term for positive stress in our lives, eustress, is a short-term type…
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

When people hear the term post-traumatic stress disorder, they often think of war veterans, or service members in the military who have been in active combat. Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is certainly common in fields like law enforcement or military service, but can happen to anyone. PTSD is a disorder that develops in some…
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The Many Forms of ADHD

The Many Forms of ADHD

Children are naturally boisterous, but at what point does a short attention span and unruly behavior turn into something more serious? Nearly 10% of all American children between the ages of two and 17 have been diagnosed with a behavioral disorder like ADD ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder.) While the condition may be popularized…
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Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer's

Forgetfulness is a natural part of life, and a common symptom of aging. Memory can be affected by a variety of factors, including chronic stress, certain health conditions or even a lack of planning. However, sometimes adults are affected with something more– dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia and is…
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Alzheimer's or Forgetfulness? How to Tell the Difference

Alzheimer's or Forgetfulness? How to Tell the Difference

Clinicians, patients, and their families often ask themselves: What are the differences between cognitive deficits that come with normal aging, and those involved with true dementia? On an almost daily basis, I am confronted with patients from all age groups that complain about not remembering things, being less able to juggle ideas and facts in…
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Impact of Caregiving – Alzheimer's Disease

Impact of Caregiving – Alzheimer's Disease

September is World Alzheimer’s Month. Though we have all heard it, know it, and understand it rationally, it is most difficult for us to truly care for ourselves when a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease is dependent on us. We feel as though no one can care for them the way we do, or…
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The Route to Social Wellness

The Route to Social Wellness

Definition of Social Wellness Social wellness refers to the relationships we have and how we interact with others. Our relationships can offer support during difficult times. Social wellness involves building healthy, nurturing and supportive relationships as well as fostering a genuine connection with those around you. Conscious actions are important in learning how to balance…
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Memories Matter

Memories Matter

Did you know that September was World Alzheimer’s Month? According to the World Alzheimer Report 2013, “Today, over 35 million people worldwide currently live with the condition and this number is expected to double by 2030 and more than triple by 2050 to 115 million.” Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, becomes worse over time, causing memory…
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