It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But sadly, not for everyone. Whether it’s dealing with loss, getting over an addiction, being new in town, helping children post-divorce or caring for a senior citizen, here are my suggestions to help make the holidays a bit easier to navigate. For the newly divorced or widowed Loss is… Continue reading Singing the Holiday Blues?
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5 Tips for Battling the Winter Blues
Estimated to affect millions of Americans during late fall and subside in sunnier months, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is depression, causing mood and appetite changes, lethargy, and irritability. But, these symptoms can also occur in men with ‘borderline’ androgen deficiency (low testosterone) and a decline in estrogen in menopausal women. So, don’t misunderstand this annual… Continue reading 5 Tips for Battling the Winter Blues
Talk Therapy Better Than Light Therapy for Preventing SAD Relapses
Are you prone to the winter blues? Cognitive behavior therapy is probably your best bet for preventing annual recurrences of the disorder, according to a University of Vermont study published online November 5th 2015 in theAmerican Journal of Psychiatry that question’s light therapy’s status as the gold standard for treating SAD, or seasonal affective disorder.… Continue reading Talk Therapy Better Than Light Therapy for Preventing SAD Relapses
Sad Movies Can Make You Gain Weight
Want to get (or stay) skinny? Steer clear of sad movies. According to a new study from the Cornell Food and Brand Lab, moviegoers watched tearjerkers ate between 28 percent and 55 percent more popcorn both in the lab and at a mall theater. The higher consumption occurred while watching Love Story. But when watching… Continue reading Sad Movies Can Make You Gain Weight