You may be asking: what is motivational interviewing? This tool can be a very helpful but simple tool. It's possible to help people find motivation to create positive lifestyle changes by using motivational interviewing techniques. Motivational interviewing assumes people with less-than-ideal behaviors are at various stages of preparedness for making changes. This tool can be …
Chances are you know a military veteran whether they are family, a friend, or just an acquaintance. This is because 18.6 million veterans live in the United States (U.S.), its territories, and other locations as of 2023. The VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) oversees 139.7 million outpatient visits yearly. Sadly, studies have revealed many chronic …
Motivating yourself for change can be difficult at any time of the year. Finding motivation through colder months can be even more so. Between the easy pull of screen time and the cooler weather, finding the energy to do anything can be hard. In the United States, a typical adult spends over seven hours a …
With the closing of one year, another one brings dawning opportunities for new experiences and growth. Part of bringing in the New Year generally includes some sort of health-supporting change from exercise to dieting, and everything in between. Nowadays, there is a strong argument that dieting isn’t the answer; it’s possible to be healthy at …
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By the year 2025, there will be over one billion women in the world who are either menopausal or postmenopausal. These women are in the prime of their life, but some have been led to believe this natural stage of womanhood is a sign that their body is betraying them. Menopause is one of the …
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Changing seasons are inevitable, but does winter have you down? For some people, the change in weather can usher in a lower mood, while others ride through the cooler months of the year with mental ease. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is not an uncommon event. It’s estimated that millions of Americans experience SAD every year, …
Another year has passed, and as usual, New Year's resolutions are a popular practice. Whether it be eating better, exercising, making more time to take care of one's health, etc., it's important to take some time to focus on yourself during these quieter winter months. Part of this focus can be on organizing and optimizing …
Adults and kids alike are spending as much as 50 percent more time using digital devices than they did two years ago. In our pandemic-altered digital reality, kids and teens have been most affected by the lure of the screen spending several hours a day using devices for school, socializing, and gaming. While it is …
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