Accentuate the Positive? Nah.

Posted by: | May 1st, 2012 | 0 comments

Mental Health Month begins today, and to kick things off I called blogger and cartoonist Chato Stewart, a mental health advocate and one of Sharecare’s Top 10 Influencers on Depression. Stewart, who suffers from bipolar disorder, uses his cartoons to show how humor can be a tool to cope with mental illness. View Full Post

Treadmill Talks: Drawbacks of The Feeding Tube Diet

Posted by: | April 30th, 2012 | 0 comments

A new fad feeding tube diet may be a hit for brides-to-be, but it comes at a price for your body. In this Treadmill Talk, Sharecare expert Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer for Cleveland Clinic, and chair of its Wellness Institute, explains how the ketogenic diet works and why you should steer clear of it. View Full Post

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Have a Good Cry Now and Then

Posted by: | April 30th, 2012 | 0 comments

We know that laughing is healthy, but what about crying? It turns out that it can indeed be therapeutic as long as it is now and then and not all the time. After looking into it, I’ve discovered why a nice, old-fashioned cry can feel so good. View Full Post

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5 Natural Allergy Treatments Worth Trying

Posted by: | April 30th, 2012 | 4 comments

This year’s unseasonably warm temperatures have gotten many people excited to break out the flip-flops and sunscreen, but if you suffer from allergies, this might be a mixed blessing. Experts predict that this allergy season may be one of the worst in ten years because of the mild weather. You may be searching for relief from symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. There are many natural remedies that may help you get through allergy season instead of or in addition to over-the-counter antihistamines. Here are five treatments that Natural Standard research shows may be worth a try. View Full Post

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Can You Be Too Happy?

Posted by: | April 27th, 2012 | 0 comments

You may be surprised to learn that “moderation in all things” applies to moods, too. June Gruber, a professor of psychology at Yale University compares happiness to food. We need it, but too much of it can cause problems. While happiness is associated with a stronger immune response, longer life, and ability to endure painful experiences, it also has a "dark side." View Full Post

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