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Describing anxiety — Always On Edge We all know what it’s like to be afraid. Sweaty hands, a pounding heart, and racing thoughts come to mind. Our body uses fear to prepare us for potentially dangerous situations. It doesn’t feel good, but it is a necessary tool in certain situations that helps keep […]

How to Cope with Anxiety: Much More than Stress

May 10, 2023 in Health / Medicare tagged anxiety / anxiety help / anxiety resources / coping with anxiety / ease anxiety / mental health / mental health awareness / mental illness by Audrey Herod

anxiety and depression — Screening for mental health starts early Recently, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force issued a new guideline to the families of America. The panel of health professionals has recommended that children between 8 and 18 be screened for anxiety, and children ages 12 to 18 also be screened for depressive […]

Anxiety and Depression in Children

April 16, 2022 in Health / life / Uncategorized tagged anxiety / anxiety and depression in children / children / depression / mental health / mental health in children by Kayla Gonzalez

Among some of the most popular treatment options are taking prescription medication, attending talk therapy, or even getting an emotional support animal (ESA). — In 2020, nearly 20 percent of adults in the US are living with one or more mental illnesses according to the National Institute of Mental Health. With so many Americans experiencing the effects of mental illness, many are searching for ways to level out their anxiety and stress. Among some […]

The Benefits of Having an ESA

December 15, 2020 in Health / life tagged animals / anxiety / managing stress / mental health / personal wellness by Macee Hall

doomscrolling — Doomscrolling is the act of constantly searching through social media and news website feeds looking for negative or saddening information. The act of doomscrolling has increased dramatically during the pandemic and it has likely contributed to the increase in feelings of depression symptoms. Reasons For Increased Doomscrolling There are several […]

Doomscrolling During The Pandemic

October 8, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged anxiety / depression / managing stress / social media by Jenny McCann

nomophobia — The feeling of anxiety associated with losing or forgetting their cell phones is mentioned often in popular culture, so much so that there’s now a word for the feeling: nomophobia. This term, coined around ten years ago, is used to describe the phenomenon of experiencing anxiety, distress, or discomfort from […]

Nomophobia: Anxiety Around Cellphones

October 7, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged anxiety / healthy living / managing stress / social media by Jenny McCann

Although life insurance medical exams may seem daunting, there are several tips and tricks applicants can utilize to ensure they get the best possible reading during these important assessments. — Medical exams can be intimidating, but they can be even more so when they will be used to determine a monthly life insurance premium. Although a life insurance medical exam may seem daunting, there are several tips and tricks applicants can utilize to ensure they get the best possible reading […]

Preparing for your Life Insurance Medical Exam

September 25, 2020 in Health / life tagged anxiety / life insurance / medical exam / physical health by Macee Hall

The CMS recently lifted the visitation ban from nursing homes and long-term care facilities at the federal level. — Since the coronavirus hit the United States in March, nursing homes and long-term care facilities have largely been on lockdown. Many people living in nursing homes and long-term care facilities have now gone months without seeing their families and friends due to the lockdown; however, that may soon change since […]

Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities Allowing Visitors Again

September 24, 2020 in life / Medicare tagged anxiety / depression / public health / seniors by Macee Hall

It is so easy to feel less productive and fall into old habits, or worsen current habits when you have downtime. And we know you have a lot of that lately. Luckily, experts are now saying you can supplement your anxious habits (smoking, nail-biting, etc.) with a simple video game. […]

Tetris Proven to Act as Positive Reinforcement

April 29, 2020 in life tagged anxiety / emotional health / healthy living / managing stress / mental health by Jenny McCann

Mindfulness — Mindfulness Tips for the Day “A chaotic mind is a house for an evil mind,” don’t you think that is true? I think a lot and I overthink and then I think again way too much when I don’t have anything productive to do. When I am busy, I keep […]

Mindfulness Tips for the Day

December 3, 2019 in Health / life tagged anxiety / health / managing stress / mental health by Sara Awati

best medicine — Why You Should Laugh More Often Laughter is the best medicine. Why and how? Laughter reduces stress naturally. It also reduces your blood pressure and even helps your immune system. You definitely improve your health by laughing more so be on the look-out for funny content and surround yourself with […]

Why You Should Laugh More Often

January 31, 2018 in Health / life tagged anxiety / emotional health / immune system / managing stress / mental health by Jenny McCann