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6 Effective Ways to Boost Your Mental Health This Season

Do you ever notice a shift in mood, energy, and overall mental health as the seasons transition? Shorter daylight hours, less sunlight, and isolation can take a toll this time of year. While physical health is important all year long, so is addressing and managing our mental health. Don’t let the challenges of the season get you down. Follow these tips to boost your mental health this fall and winter. Keep Moving Exercise isn't only beneficial for your body; it can positively impact your mental health! It increases the production of endorphins in the body. This hormone is often considered the body’s natural painkiller or mood-booster. Physical activity aids in lowering cortisol levels, a stress hormone. It can help with managing depression and anxiety symptoms. In addition, exercise can also increase concentration, improve self-esteem, promote quality sleep, and raise overall [...]

Laugh Off Your Stress

Laugh Off Your Stress Read Time: 2 min 16 secs Feeling stressed? Tense? Depressed? According to The American Institute of Stress, 80 percent of US workers suffer from work-related stress. Women tend to express more difficulty with stress, perhaps because of the many hats they have to wear. Not to mention that 62 percent of people end their day with neck pain and another 34 percent report difficulty sleeping. Stress can rear its ugly head in all ages and stages of life, causing an array of effects on our bodies, minds, and overall life. April recognizes National Stress Awareness Month and its goal to raise awareness of how stress directly can affect our health and overall wellbeing. During April, we also recognize National Humor Month! It is a great time to recognize how important laughter is in your life. Laughing [...]