Better Health & Beyond
Sleep Disorders and Problems
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Do you have trouble sleeping, wake up feeling exhausted, or feel sleepy during the day? Here’s how to recognize the symptoms of a sleep disorder and get the treatment you need.
Healthy Ways to Cope with Stress
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Taking care of yourself can better equip you to take care of others. Helping others cope with stress through phone calls or video chats can help you and your loved ones feel less lonely or isolated.
Understanding Stress
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So, what is stress? The stress response is a survival strategy to keep us safe. Humans have evolved this as a vital response to avoid being eaten by predators. When our brains sensed danger, it would shut down unnecessary functions and flood our blood with glucose, giving us a power surge to make our muscles respond in one of two ways: fight or flight. Today, we are less likely to be at risk of being eaten, but our response to situations where we are under pressure beyond our control is still the same. Many of us feel this response repeatedly...
Don’t Freak Out! You are Diabetic, Now What?
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1. No, It Probably Isn’t a Mistake When first diagnosed, many people find it difficult to believe. They think it must be a terrible mistake, believing that perhaps another test is needed or thinking maybe it will just go away. This is a very natural response to the shock of receiving the diagnosis. Unfortunately, it is very likely that your diagnosis is real and diabetes is here to stay. You’re now part of the very large and growing club of people with diabetes – a club, we understand, that you would prefer not to join! 2. The Good News Is, This...
The Right Vitamins for Your Best Health at Every Age
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Whatever your or your loved one’s age, it’s important to pay attention to the needs and problems your bodies experience at different stages of your life. Nutritional supplementation with the right vitamins for every age is essential for keeping your body in it’s best shape as you grow older.