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Loneliness can affect physical and mental health.  Expert shares ways to fight it this holiday season

Loneliness can affect physical and mental health. Expert shares ways to fight it this holiday season

The holiday season can be a time of community and family gatherings. But for some, it can be a season of more complicated feelings, including increased loneliness and isolation. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many people to physically distance themselves from family members and loved ones over the past three years. Many may choose to …

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Mental health tips: Simple ways to beat the winter blues and manage mood swings

Mental health tips: Simple ways to beat the winter blues and manage mood swings

As the days get colder and the wintry chill sets in, we tend to spend more time indoors curled up in our blankets and binge-watching movies or just glued to our screens. As we become less active, our mental health can also suffer. If you’re also someone who feels down most winters, it could probably …

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Mental health tips: Simple ways to beat the winter blues and manage mood swings

Mental health tips: Simple ways to beat the winter blues and manage mood swings

As the days get colder and the wintry chill sets in, we tend to spend more time indoors curled up in our blankets and binge-watching movies or just glued to our screens. As we become less active, our mental health can also suffer. If you’re also someone who feels down most winters, it could probably …

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6 Ways to Cope With Social Anxiety While on Vacation

6 Ways to Cope With Social Anxiety While on Vacation

No matter how happy you want to be during the holidays, sometimes things get in your way, like social anxiety, a common form of anxiety disorder. It’s more than not liking crowds. People with social anxiety may experience psychological and physical symptoms during the holiday season. You can’t just turn off social anxiety. But you …

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This simple move is one of the best ways to strengthen your core in a way that *actually* helps you in real life.

This simple move is one of the best ways to strengthen your core in a way that *actually* helps you in real life.

Jhe term “functional basic training” is often used and can mean many different things. Some programs literally mimic everyday activities. Then there are diets that focus only on “anti-rotation”. And of course, there’s the CrossFit-style facelift. With so many variations, it can be difficult to understand what Functional Basic Training really is. But the key …

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