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Pets and Health: Benefits of Pet OwnershipResearch shows pets provide health benefits to pet and owner

Suicide Rate Rising Among Middle-Aged AdultsA new study from the Centers for Disease Control finds that people in their 50s showed the greatest increase in the suicide rate

A Warning About Prescription Sleep MedicationsA federal study finds adverse side effects from medications containing zolpidem, especially for older women

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Health Benefits of Starting a GardenOutdoor gardening offers many benefits besides fresh garden vegetables

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Video: Ways to Cope With Anxiety from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

By: Susan Orlins

April 5, 2013

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CBT is based on the idea that your thoughts determine how you feel.

If you can remember ABC, after watching this segment you will have three techniques you can implement today for coping with anxiety.

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Living in Fear of Shingles Pain

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

March 11, 2013

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Shingles pain can last for months after the initial outbreak.

Shingles pain lasts longer than the initial rash and blisters. With it come shingles side effects of depression, anxiety and sleeplessness, so start treatment of shingles at first sign of a rash.

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Feeling SAD? Seasonal Affective Disorder & The Winter Blues

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

February 22, 2013

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Tips for dealing with depression brought on by seasonal affective disorder (sad)

Longer days without much sunlight can bring on the winter blues, or seasonal affective disorder (sad). Get tips for dealing with depression caused by seasonal changes that are fun and effective.

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Coffee Could Lower Depression Risk

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

January 9, 2013

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Researchers say unsweetened coffee may be a better choice than sugary drinks or even diet soda

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Menopause and Memory

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

January 7, 2013

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A new study looks at why many women complain that they have memory problems around menopause

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Why the Shortest Day of the Year Depresses Me

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

December 21, 2012

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Seasonal Affective Disorder is an issue for many women as the days get shorter

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Childhood Cancer: One Mother's Story of Holding On and Letting Go

By: Pamela Cytrynbaum

September 30, 2012

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Parenting children with cancer: Meet Super Ty and his Super Mom

Childhood Cancer: A Mother's Story of Holding on and Letting Go

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Parenting Kids With Cancer: Watch This Father's Story and Change Your Life

By: Pamela Cytrynbaum

September 22, 2012

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Parenting a Child with Cancer: This Father's Story Will Change You

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Eating Disorder in Midlife Often Overlooked

By: Robyn Flipse, The Everyday Dietitian

September 19, 2012

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Signs of an eating disorder need to be evaluated regardless of age

Women continue to worry about their weight as they age. Signs of an eating disorder can be overlooked if loss of appetite and weight are attributed to aging.

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How to Handle the End-of-Summer Blues

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

September 5, 2012

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