Think Healthier: because you need to!

One in four adults will have anxiety problems sometime in their lifetime. Severe anxiety strikes about 19 percent of Americans. For those of you unlucky enough to know what moderate anxiety feels like, skip the next section. But for the approximately 75 percent of Americans who don’t report problems with anxiety, read on. What is…

Do you wake most mornings with a feeling of dread, or an overwhelming feeling that something bad is going to happen? Does your heart race, and do you have an uncomfortable feeling of anticipation? You may worry excessively and unnecessarily, with possible psychological and physical damage. Now, worrying is a fact of life. It involves…

Do you like puzzles or word games? Online games may help challenge your mind and improve memory. They can give your brain a workout while having fun. The newest trends are to go online to participate or watch TV shows that will help keep your memory sharp. This may include words, puzzles, shapes and color…

Feeling blue is normal: We all have down periods as a result of our day-to-day struggles and major events that challenge us. While sometimes those going through even periods of extreme stress and disappointment may call themselves “depressed,” depression is far more than just feeling sad. Depression is a very real illness that can significantly…

Love it or hate it, Idina Menzel’s now-legendary Disney mantra holds water — letting go of anger doesn’t just free the mind, it can actually save your health. There are the obvious side effects, like increased stress and headaches, that come from your constant state of rage, but myriad hidden health issues can arise from…

Where did I put my keys? When was my doctor’s appointment? With hectic daily schedules, misplacing something or forgetting one appointment of many is inevitable. However, when we begin asking these questions of ourselves with regularity, there is one central question that needs to be addressed: Is it simple forgetfulness or could it be dementia?…

There are only two certainties in life – death and taxes. And planning for either is no fun. Although most of us don’t want to face our own mortality, it’s a fact of life. The reality is that your affairs need to be handled sooner rather than later. Regardless of whether you have 10 months…

The middle-aged teacher resting between classes thought she was going to die when she experienced her first panic attack. Her heart started beating faster. She was sweating and overcome with the feeling that she was going to die. A colleague recognized the symptoms and sat with her before calling the on-staff nurse. Together, they determined…

Susan Boyle Daryl Hannah Dan Aykroyd They are three celebrities who have thrived in the limelight despite a diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome. While there is much discussion about the autism spectrum as a whole, an Asperger’s syndrome diagnosis can sometimes slip through the cracks. Asperger’s syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and a pervasive…

You have to understand. The last time I saw my dad, he was a vibrant and engaging man who loved to “talk story” with his retired friends as they hung out at the local mall. A few years later, I flew home after my dad had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), an umbrella term…