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Burnout Recovery: Ways to Reset and Find Balance

Feb 28, 2022 08:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Burnout, once primarily a workplace concern, is turning into a societal norm and causing health issues to arise. Here are helpful strategies to find balance and healing.

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Journaling to Access Inner Wisdom

Feb 28, 2022 08:30AM ● By Nadine Kenney Johnstone

When we’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious, we can find the inner wisdom we need with these simple journaling steps.

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Improve Sleep and Lower Anxiety with Black Cumin Oil

Jan 31, 2022 08:30AM

A study finds those suffering from insomnia may experience significantly improved sleep and reduced levels of stress and anxiety from black cumin oil.

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Keep Moving to Sidestep Depression

Jan 31, 2022 08:30AM

In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, people were sitting around a lot more and getting depressed, report researchers.

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The Heart-Mind Connection: How Thoughts and Emotions Affect Our Heart Health

Jan 31, 2022 08:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Neurocardiology and behavioral cardiology are probing the mind-heart connection, exploring how neurological interplay along with psychological and social factors lead to heart disease.

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November 2021 Letter from Publisher

Oct 31, 2021 08:00AM ● By Jordan Peschek

We have been blessed with such a beautiful autumn here in southeastern Wisconsin that it’s easy to forget how swiftly the holiday season is approaching.

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Holistic Health Practitioner Jack Cincotta Accepting New Clients

Oct 31, 2021 08:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Jack Cincotta, a newly established holistic health practitioner specializing in mental wellness, has opened his practice and is accepting new clients throughout Southeast Wisconsin.

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INVIVO Wellness Welcomes New Practitioner Leah Mott

Oct 31, 2021 08:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee

Psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner and yoga teacher Leah Mott, of Lake Effect Wellness, is seeing new clients at INVIVO Wellness.

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The Healing Power of a Hug

Oct 29, 2021 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Hugs have proven power to soothe and nurture us, and it’s not necessary to have another human to enjoy their physical and mental health benefits.

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Eat Well to Feel Well: Thanksgiving Fare That Boosts Mental Health

Oct 29, 2021 08:30AM ● By Christy Ratliff

Serve up healthier, nutrient-rich options this Thanksgiving to alleviate anxiety and depression, stabilize mood and promote mental health and wellness.

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Stay in Tune with Our Body Clock to Sidestep the Blues

Aug 31, 2021 08:30AM

Research shows that sleeping out of sync with our natural rhythms makes us more likely to experience depression, anxiety and reduced well-being.

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Horses as Healers: Equine Therapy has Physical and Emotional Benefits

Aug 31, 2021 08:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

Numerous studies have shown that equine-assisted therapy helps with anger, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociative or other emotional problems.

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Avoid Air Pollutants to Protect Children’s Mental Health

Jul 30, 2021 08:30AM

Exposure to even moderate levels of traffic-related air pollutants during childhood results in a greater risk of mental illness by age 18, report researchers.

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Think Yourself Happy: Seven Ways to Change Your Mind and Be Happier

Jul 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Simple, research-based methods to change our thinking, rewire our brains and ultimately, increase our levels of happiness.

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Well-Being Basics

Jul 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Choose happiness by taking these research-supported daily actions to enhance overall well-being.

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Smiling Can Make Us Happier

Jul 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

The benefits of smiling including increased happiness, reduced stress and anxiety, lowered blood pressure and heart rate and less pain.

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Try Saffron Extract to Raise Mood

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM

A study shows that saffron extract can help lower depression and improve social relationships.

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Resolve Arguments the Same Day for a Happier, Healthier Life

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM

Sidestepping an argument or resolving it on the same day pays off quickly by halving the reactivity level that day and often erasing any darkened emotional response the following day.

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The Power of Playfulness

Jun 30, 2021 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Research shows that playtime is good for the soul and provides benefits like reduced depression, stronger emotional resilience and higher productivity. Here are fun ideas for adult play.

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Improve Sleep with a Weighted Blanket

May 28, 2021 08:30AM

Research has found that sleeping with a weighted blanket can lead to better sleep and reduced fatigue, depression and anxiety, and increased levels of daytime activity.

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