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Hands of a person dealing with death. — Many people associate dealing with death as a part of being elderly. They believe that they will never die. They have not dealt with death and do not understand what dealing with death means. The truth is that we never know when we are going to die. Fortunately, we can […]

Dealing with Death

July 1, 2022 in life tagged emotional health / family therapy / mental health by Jose Lerma

A cup of coffee sits near a computer. — Morning coffee is enjoyed by millions of people daily. It might be the drive-thru latte you spent 15 minutes waiting for, the warm cup of java cultivated by the office Keurig, or the piquant espresso shot made to lift your soul and mind. Whichever it is, coffee is an essential […]

Coffee in the Morning

June 8, 2022 in life tagged diet / food / health / healthy living / mental health by Jose Lerma

What does your brain look like in retirement? Ah, the vacation that never ends! Retirement is the hard-earned, well-deserved paradise of freedom we attain after decades of hard work. We’re told that as long as our health is good and we have robust savings, we have nothing to worry about. […]

Retirement and the Brain

May 11, 2022 in Health / life tagged brain / healthy living / mental health / Retirement / retirement planning by Jose Lerma

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

EMDR therapy — Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, known as EMDR Therapy, is a form of psychotherapy that helps people process through the traumatic experiences that contribute to anxiety, PTSD, panic disorders, and depression. EMDR therapy was founded by Dr. Francine Shapiro. While taking a walk one day, she discovered that her […]

What Is EMDR Therapy?

November 10, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged history / managing stress / mental health / personal wellness / therapy by Kayla Gonzalez

light therapy — The fall and winter seasons bring joy for a lot of people— holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas always come with widespread celebration and merriment. However, for others, the change of the seasons is accompanied by unwelcome difficulties, especially for those suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a type […]

Employing Light Therapy to Treat SAD

October 3, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged depression / environment / mental health / nature / Winter by Kayla Gonzalez

Exercise provides benefits for depression and mental health. — Matter Over Mind Can exercise impact your mental health? Modern research is revealing that exercise plays an instrumental role in our mental health, especially when it comes to depression. With depression being the leading cause of disability worldwide, experts recommend the use of exercise to help mitigate the issue. Why, […]

How Exercise Impacts Depression

July 30, 2021 in Health / life tagged brain / depression / Fitness / mental health / prevention by Cali Naughton

Alzheimer's and dementia — While they may seem similar, Alzheimer’s and dementia are not the same. Dementia is a broad term that refers to symptoms that impact memory, the performance of daily activities, and communication abilities. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is progressive, meaning that it gets worse as […]

Alzheimer’s and Dementia

July 20, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged illness / mental health / seniors by Kayla Gonzalez

Suffering from weight bias comes with a list of nasty side effects, with depression and thoughts of suicide among them. Photo by Andres Ayrton on Pexels. — Mind Over Body Emergent research suggests that what you think about your weight could be the culprit behind your unachieved health goals. Weight bias is defined as any negative pattern of behavior, thoughts, judgments, or beliefs associated with body weight or size. Real-world examples of weight bias include being excluded […]

How Weight Bias Makes You and Others Sick

June 16, 2021 in Health / life tagged education / health risk / mental health / personal wellness by Cristin Dickey

Forest Bathing — Forest bathing is a practice that may help reduce stress and restore our sense of calm. The modern-day lifestyle tends to encourage overworking and spending inordinate amounts of time in front of screens whether at work or at home. This has led to many mental health concerns as well as […]

Reducing Stress: Forest Bathing

June 4, 2021 in Health / life tagged healthy living / managing stress / mental health / nature / physical health by Cali Naughton