Winter can be a difficult time for many people, physically and emotionally. Bodies may hurt from the cold, or there may be feelings of anxiety and depression. Exercise can help ease all of these feelings, however. In a recent article on the Mayo Clinic website, the Mayo staff details a list of ways this can …
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Winter Weather Wisdom
By Riva Preil “Frozen” means more to us than the title of one of this year’s most popular movies- it also represents the way many of us have been feeling thermostatically due to the EXTREMELY cold weather! While the cold and snow are annoying, I feel responsible as a health care provider to address the …
The Beyond Basics Winter Newsletter is Here!
Check it out, friends! It features Amy's venture, the Alliance for Pelvic Pain!
Turn Your Frown Upside Down!
By Riva Preil Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD (pun intended), is a subcategory of major depression connected with one season only (varies per person). These symptoms include lethargy, hopelessness, social isolation, irritability, increased appetite and sleep, and decreased libido. The season most commonly associated with SAD is the winter, hence the condition's nickname …
Pump That Purell!
By Riva Preil Look out for the person coughing next to you on the train, because flu (short for influenza) season is in full swing. In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, this year’s strain of the virus may be worse and more severe than in the past (refer to The …