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Seasonal affective disorder affecting women

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): FAQs

Lifespan Blog Team

January 18, 2023

What is seasonal affective disorder? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to changes in seasons. SAD begins and ends at about the same time every year. Who gets seasonal affective disorder...

Do You Have High Blood Pressure? What the Guidelines Say.

Matthew A. Kluge, MD

January 3, 2023

Your blood pressure is an important part of your overall health. But what is it? What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels. If it is too high, it can put...

Post Holiday Blues: Helping your child through it

Access Center at Bradley Hospital

January 3, 2023

Fall is a season busy with the return to school, a few three-day weekends, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and the new year. The numerous celebrations and time off from the regular routine can lead to a...

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Obesity, Diabetes and Weight Loss Drugs: The Facts on Hormonal Medications

Sheenagh Bodkin, MD

December 22, 2022

Obesity is more than just carrying extra weight. It is a medical condition that occurs when the amount of body fat directly affects your health. Since 2013, the American Medical Association has recognized obesity as a disease...

Resolutions: They can be H.A.R.D.

Lifespan Blog Team

December 20, 2022

Once again, it’s that time of year when we make a promise to ourselves to stick with our diets and exercise regimens...

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The Importance of Integrating Maternal Mental Health with Pregnancy Care

Margaret H. Bublitz, PhD, and Meghan C. Sharp, PhD

December 1, 2022

There is a popular perception that pregnancy is a time solely of joy, excitement, and emotional well-being. It is a myth...

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2022 Holiday and Wellness Gift Guide

Lifespan Blog Team

November 23, 2022

Holiday shoppers are making their lists and checking them twice, especially this year with inflation impacting the price...

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Emotional Eating and How To Avoid It During the Holidays

Lifespan Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

November 10, 2022

Food is fuel for our bodies. But it’s also much more than that. Food is often featured in celebrations and family or...

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Emotional Eating, Its Causes and How to Manage It

Weight Loss Services and Management

November 5, 2022

If people only ate when their bodies were truly in need of fuel, otherwise known as food, many of us would not become...

Know your numbers

Know Your Numbers: How BMI Impacts Your Health

Weight Loss Services and Management

November 1, 2022

BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a calculation that uses a person’s height and weight to identify a weight category...

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Recess Isn’t Just for Kids: Adults Need Playtime Too

Lifespan Physician Group Primary Care Team

Kids are diving into two months of summer fun — an extended recess, if you like. Their vacation visions might include...

Health Benefits of Pets

Five Ways Pets Make Our Lives Better

Lifespan Blog Team

August 29, 2019

Most pet owners would probably agree that having a pet is a joy. There’s a special bond that develops between an animal...

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Workplace Wellness: Avoiding Conflicts with Coworkers

Lifespan Outpatient Psychiatry

August 26, 2019

Our work lives account for a good deal of our waking hours. Forty or more each week are often spent with the people at...

Is anger a sign of depression?

Is Anger a Sign of Depression?

Mark Zimmerman, MD

Millions of Americans suffer from depression and anxiety disorders. When diagnosed accurately, treatment may help many...

What is Niksen?

Niksen: The Art of Doing Nothing

Lifespan Blog Team

August 27, 2019

Do you find yourself dealing with competing priorities, social media channels that never stop, and the pressure to...

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