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  • <strong>The Sleep-Mental Health Connection: How Sleep Impacts Your Mental Well-being</strong>

    The Sleep-Mental Health Connection: How Sleep Impacts Your Mental Well-being

    You may enjoy hitting the snooze button a few times to catch those extra minutes of precious rest. Sleep is essential! And whenever you sleep well at night, you feel rested and ready to start your day. But did you know that sleep is fundamental for optimal mental well-being? Sleep plays a critical role in […]

  • Depression, Stress, and Anxiety: Understanding the Triad of Mental Health

    Depression, Stress, and Anxiety: Understanding the Triad of Mental Health

    We’ve all dealt with stress. It’s a normal part of life, whether it’s the subtle pressure of rushing to get to work on time or a traumatic event like losing a loved one. In a way, some stress can be a good thing. But you don’t want it to get out of hand.  Three-quarters of […]

  • Diabetes 101

    Diabetes 101

    One of the fastest growing medical conditions today, why diabetes is on the rise and why we should care. Diabetes is a collection of metabolic disorders that result in high amounts of sugar in the blood. Elevated blood sugar is known as hyperglycemia and is the key element in the diagnosis of Diabetes. The main […]

  • The Anxiety-Diet Connection: How Diet Influences Anxiety and Depression

    The Anxiety-Diet Connection: How Diet Influences Anxiety and Depression

    Do you feel like you’re struggling mentally? You’re not alone. Right now, over 301 million people are dealing with anxiety.1 It’s not just the jitters, though. Over 21 million Americans have a major depressive episode daily.2 Chances are that someone close to you knows this struggle all too well. It could be the person who […]

  • Treatment Options And Lifestyle Changes For Anxiety And Panic Recovery

    Treatment Options And Lifestyle Changes For Anxiety And Panic Recovery

    An anxiety disorder can happen to any individual, irrespective of their age. However, it is the intensity of the disorder that determines the type of treatment that might be required by the patient. There are two main types of treatment aligned with an anxiety or panic situation; psychotherapy and medications. Counseling is the primary treatment […]

  • Beyond Snoring: Sleep Apnea’s Surprising Impact on Your Mental Wellness

    Beyond Snoring: Sleep Apnea’s Surprising Impact on Your Mental Wellness

    Sleep apnea causes you to stop breathing for brief periods while you sleep. Experts estimate that sleep apnea affects about 5% to 10% of the population,1 but many people may have it without knowing.  You may not realize that sleep apnea and mental health are closely tied together. Sleep apnea causes you to lose out […]

  • National Minority Mental Health Awareness: Empowering Communities

    National Minority Mental Health Awareness: Empowering Communities

    If you belong to a racial or ethnic minority group or indigenous population and are experiencing mental health challenges, you are not alone. Historically marginalized groups frequently encounter distinct stressors and disparities that impact their mental well-being. Since 2008, National Minority Mental Health Awareness has been observed each July in the United States to shed […]

  • The Powerful Brain Chemicals That Boost Your Sleep

    The Powerful Brain Chemicals That Boost Your Sleep

    You’re not alone if you have been stressed lately and haven’t slept properly. Many people find adequate sleep challenging due to stressors like work, finances, health issues, poor sleeping habits, or other life transitions.  According to the American Psychological Association, 43% of adults1 reported that stress has caused them to lie awake at night in […]

  • Memory Loss: Can Depression and Stress Be Culprits?

    Memory Loss: Can Depression and Stress Be Culprits?

    Memory is how your brain stores, retrieves, and makes sense of information. Your memory is crucial because it shapes your identity. It guides you through your daily life. Various factors can affect how your memory functions. You can experience memory loss ranging from mild forgetfulness to severe cognitive impairment. But the elephant in the room […]

  • Diet Hack for Improved Mood

    Diet Hack for Improved Mood

    The foods we eat can have a drastic impact on both our mood and cognitive abilities. Consuming foods that boost serotonin, which is the happy hormone in the body, can help reduce stress and boost affect. Likewise eating red meat which contains the amino acid taurine or taking it in a supplement form can increase […]