Friday 5: Mental Health
Here is what I’ve been reading this week in mental health! Role modeling: a parent’s prescription for healthier kids. (US News) Avoidant behavior is often related to anxiety. This article trouble shoots roadblocks in initiation, persistence and self monitoring. (Huffington Post) Why facts don’t change our minds. (The New Yorker) How long does it take…
Read MoreFriday 5: Health and Wellness
Here are my go to spots this week for finding solid information about your mental and physical health! If you live in Phoenix and are wondering what time of year to buy local sweet corn or apricots, check out this Phoenix month-by-month guide to fruits and vegetables. A recent long-term study published in the journal…
Read MoreWhat’s In Your Emotional Toolbox? Emotional Coping Skills
What do you do when you are Anxious? Stressed? Overwhelmed? There are lots of ways to cope with uncomfortable or distressing feelings. Some ways are more productive and healthy than others. On good days, you may take a walk or talk it out with a close friend or loved one. But on bad days, you…
Read MoreCan’t Sleep? How To Get Those Zzz’s
I love to sleep. My family makes fun of me because I am the earliest to bed each night. But the joke’s on them because I am always the most well-rested! One out of three Americans report that they don’t get enough sleep each night. The National Sleep Foundation recommends an average of 8 hours of Zzz’s per…
Read MoreFriday 5: Health and Wellness
Here are my go to spots this week for finding solid information about your mental and physical health! Being an “adventurous eater” comes with some great benefits! (lifehacker) Many “dieters” actually suffer from binge eating disorder (BED). One out of every 35 adults suffer from BED. Research shows that they can manage their condition, and…
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