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Whether you are a stressed parent or an older adult, insomnia is a common complaint. It affects at least one-third of American adults! After a busy day, you look forward to a good night’s sleep. It’s easy to turn to medication, whether it’s a prescription or an over-the-counter sleeping pill. However, this is not the…
When glancing at the selection of parenting books about teenagers, most of them characterize parenting teens as a time in which parents are in survival mode during these years filled with stress and conflict. Underlying all of this is the fact that adolescent brains are undergoing significant changes; reshaping, remodeling, and maturing, not always at…
Did you know that only about 50% of medical providers ask their patients about their activity level? This percentage is much lower than it should be. Exercise is very important in lowering the risk of chronic disease and improving overall health. However, individuals are less likely to exercise in the winter months. It can be…
Is mental health low on your priority list for managing diabetes? Mental health affects so many aspects of daily life, from how you think and feel, handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Having a mental issue can make it harder to manage your diabetes care. Untreated mental health issues can make diabetes worse,…
When looking for parenting advice, there is an endless supply of information. Some of it is good, some of it is less than good; some of it is research based or science backed, other is just opinion. Regardless of the source or quality of information, it can seem as though there are a lot of…
September is “National Healthy Aging Month” With the population growing older, more attention has been placed on healthy aging. In fact, September is National Healthy Aging Month. It is a nationally recognized time to focus on the positive aspects of growing older and to encourage people, particularly those 45 years old and older, to participate…
Screens, social media, academic pressures, climate change, school violence, a pandemic…these are but a few of the many stressors facing teens today. As such, rates of anxiety in teens are on the rise. According to the National Institutes of Health, almost 1 in 3 of all adolescents, ages 13 to 18, will experience an anxiety disorder.…
Did you recently receive bad news about your blood work? Do you have high blood pressure or struggle with obesity? You may be at risk for Metabolic Syndrome which is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke, leading to other health problems as well, such as plaque buildup in…
Have you noticed how music can make you feel happy, calm, or even excited? There’s something special about using music to help people feel better, and it’s called music therapy. In our busy world, helping children grow and thrive is a top priority. One exciting way to do this is through music therapy which can…
It is well-known that being overweight, inactive, having poor dietary habits, and family history are risk factors for developing diabetes. What you may not know is there is another suspect emerging as a major contributor to that risk – Inflammation. Inflammation is part of the body’s immune response. It is how the body reacts to…