Tag: Symptoms
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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Preventive Screenings (Even if You’re Nervous)
Talking to a doctor about health screenings can be awkward, overwhelming, or even downright scary. You might feel nervous about what they’ll say, unsure what to ask, or tempted just to skip the whole thing and hope for the best. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
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Coping with Anxiety During Life Transitions (Like Back-to-School or Career Changes)
Life transitions come in all shapes and sizes — starting a new job, moving to a new city, becoming a parent, ending a relationship, sending kids off to school, or simply entering a new season of life. Some changes are exciting. Others are heartbreaking. Many are both. But even the most positive transitions can stir…
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What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder and How Can You Prepare for It?
As the days get shorter and the sunlight starts to fade, it’s not unusual to feel your energy dip along with it. For many of us, that seasonal shift brings more than just a case of the blues. It can trigger a real and often overwhelming condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD.
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How to Talk to Kids and Teens About Mental Health
Talking about mental health with kids and teens can feel intimidating, but it’s one of the most powerful things you can do as a parent, caregiver, or trusted adult. Today’s young people are navigating big emotions, academic pressure, social shifts, and a world that often moves too fast. And while we might not always have…
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What Is the UV Index and Why Should You Care?
You open your weather app, check the temperature, and there it is: UV Index: 9. You might glance at it and move on, but that little number holds a lot of power when it comes to your skin and overall health. So… what is the UV index, exactly? And why should you care about it…
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Signs of Burnout You Shouldn’t Ignore
I didn’t realize I was burned out until I couldn’t get out of bed, not because I was tired, but because everything just felt heavy. The kind of heavy you can’t sleep off or push through. I kept telling myself I was just having a rough week… then it became a rough month. Looking back,…
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Navigating the Tides of Thyroid Health: Hyperthyroidism vs. Hypothyroidism
John had always trusted his body. As a lifelong fisherman, he was no stranger to early mornings, long days, and the quiet strength that came with hard work. But lately, something felt off. His energy dipped without reason, his weight fluctuated, and he couldn’t shake the feeling that something deeper was going on. After weeks…