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3 Cures for Post-Holiday Blues

The holiday cards are all put away, the decorations are stuffed back in the closet and the tree is out in the trash. Feeling a little down in the dumps now that the holidays are over? You’re not alone: Getting back into a routine can be tough after all that joy and fa-la-la. Try these three tips from Sharecare expert Julie Hanks, LCSW, to get over the hump and start looking forward. View Full Post

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Do You Need A Happy Pill?

I see a lot of depression in my practice. My experience treating it has been similar to what is discussed in medical literature. In about 70 percent of patients there has been some improvement with antidepressants, but a full remission has occurred in only 40 to 50 percent. In the interest of boosting this disappointing remission rate, I have been searching for something that will either augment antidepressants or that could be used alone. View Full Post

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Subtle Signs of Domestic Abuse

When you hear domestic abuse, you think of bumps and bruises. But domestic abuse isn't just physical, it's also psychological. In this video, Sharecare expert Julie Hanks shares seven subtle signs that your partner could be abusive. View Full Post

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Welcome, HealthMakers 250

Happy New Year! Sharecare is kicking off 2013 with an exciting addition to our health and wellness social media platform. View Full Post

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Joel Fuhrman’s 5 Essential Foods for Weight Loss

Is losing weight one of your New Year’s resolutions? Have you tried every diet before with no luck? Stop depriving yourself. According to Joel Fuhrman, MD, the secret to losing weight -- and keeping it off -- is to eat as much as you want. But there is one caveat: You have to eat the right foods. By “right,” he means foods that provide more nutritional bang for the calorie buck. Dr. Fuhrman recently shared his top five essential foods for successful weight loss with Dr. Oz. View Full Post