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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 / emotional health / mental health / therapy 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 / children's health / depression / emotional health / mental health by Kayla Gonzalez

burning calories — Terrorsize During this time of year, it seems fitting to set a spooky mood by turning on a scary movie or two! And while you can sometimes feel lazy or guilty for missing your routine workouts to eat sweets and watch films, research has shown that watching horror movies can […]

Burning Calories While Getting Spooked

October 28, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged anxiety / Health Benefits / metabolism / physical health by Kayla Gonzalez

stay organized — Ways to be Organized At work, there always seems to be a million and one things to get done. However, if you were organized it might make the chaos a little easier to tame. There are a few simple habits you can apply to your life that would create some […]

Ways to be Organized

March 31, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged anxiety / career / hobbies / mental health 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