Archive For The “Health” Category
With the recent devastation from Hurricane Sandy, one of the worst storms in U.S. History, I thought of the impact the storm has taken on the mental health of those that were in the path of the storm. How does one cope when everything is lost or destroyed by a natural disaster? How can a [...]
How many of you are comfortable talking to your healthcare provider? Do you feel the provider respects you, listens to you and addresses your questions and concerns? If you answered “no” to either of these questions, I hope the following information is helpful to you in turning the answers from “no” to “yes.” I believe [...]
The past few weeks have been stressful for me. It is when I am under the most stress that I find it hard to reduce my stress and boost my mental health. However, when I do not do the following things, I am quickly reminded to get back to incorporating them in my life. 1. [...]
National Women’s Health Week begins this Mother’s Day, Sunday May 13, 2012. Women’s Health Week is a week coordinated by U.S. Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health to promote and observe women’s health. The nationwide observance is celebrated across America in communities, neighborhoods, towns, cities, counties, hospitals, health centers, businesses, schools, places of [...]
Many people are familiar with postpartum depression in women but postpartum depression in men is hardly ever talked about. A new baby is a wonderful blessing but the demands of parenthood are very stressful and can be overwhelming to both parents. Mothers and fathers share many of the same stresses. According to one of the [...]
It has been weeks since the sun has been shining brightly where I live. It is finally a beautiful, sunny day today so I ponder the question, does lack of sunshine affect our mental health? You bet it does. In the days I experience little sunshine, my energy is low and I seem to operate [...]
We all experience stress to some degree. But do you know when too much stress can be a problem or even dangerous to your health? The Cleveland Clinic indicates that there are several warning signs when stress becomes dangerous. These include major changes in sleep or eating habits, unable to manage in daily life or [...]
Getting enough restful and deep sleep is essential for good health and cognitive function. According to the National Sleep Foundation, food and beverages can affect your sleep. Research conducted by the National Sleep Foundation has found that most Americans are sleep-deprived. You have to wonder how much the American diet is affecting our sleep. The [...]
