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January 7, 2019

Take a Moment With Meditation

Our busy lives can leave us frazzled and stressed. Studies show taking a mental break with meditation can quiet the mind and improve health. We’ll walk you through the basics.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Coping, Emotions, Living Well, Sleep
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November 30, 2018

Nurture Your Emotional Health

Taking care of yourself emotionally can help you feel better and work better. Find out what you can do to stay positive and happy.

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January 5, 2018

6 Tips for Managing Stress

Have a lot on your mind? While stress is a natural part of daily life, it can damage your health if you let it get out of control. Try these 6 stress reducers to help you keep your cool.

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December 6, 2017

Handling a Serious Illness During the Holidays

If you or someone close to you is sick with cancer or another serious illness this year, use these tips and resources to help lift your holiday spirits.

Coping, Emotions, End of Life, Living Well
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March 23, 2017

The Health Benefits of Owning Pets

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pets can have positive effects on our physical health. They can decrease our blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels.

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March 14, 2017

Exercise to Ease Your Mind

Research shows that staying active can provide you with psychological benefits – improving mood and self-esteem, and lowering anxiety and stress.

Anxiety and Distress, Body Weight, Depression, Emotions, Exercise Physical Activity, Living Well
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January 2, 2017

When It’s More Than the Winter Blues

Sadness that doesn’t go away or keeps you from enjoying things you usually like could be a sign of clinical depression.

Depression, Emotions, Living Well
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September 15, 2016

Feelings Book Helps Kids Cope with Cancer

To help support and encourage people touched by childhood cancer, especially during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, the American Cancer Society offers an excerpt of My Cancer Days, a book that helps kids explore the emotional ups and downs of daily life during treatment.

Cancer in Children, Emotions, Living Well
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