BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a calculation that uses a person’s height and weight to identify a weight category for that individual. BMI can be used as a simple measurement to correlate health risk and, when losing...
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Mental Health Awareness Month provides education about the reality of living with a mental health condition—while it can make life more difficult, it doesn't have to stop someone from having a fulfilling life. When is Mental...
When we think of seasonal depression, we usually associate the lower emotional states with the cold, gray weather. However, studies show that anxiety and depression are at high points in April, according to Psychology Today...
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Today is a great day to quit smoking! Many ex-smokers say quitting smoking may be the hardest thing you ever do, but it...
One morning, traffic on the highway backs up much more than usual. Pam and Nancy both have important doctor appointments...
I’ve had the pleasure of teaching art to students of Bradley Schools for the past six years, thanks to a partnership...
The winter blues. Those post-holiday, dark days of winter that can bring you down may – in some cases – be a form of...
Kids are diving into two months of summer fun — an extended recess, if you like. Their vacation visions might include...
Most pet owners would probably agree that having a pet is a joy. There’s a special bond that develops between an animal...
Our work lives account for a good deal of our waking hours. Forty or more each week are often spent with the people at...
Do you find yourself dealing with competing priorities, social media channels that never stop, and the pressure to...