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Is anxiety normal? Yes, it is completely normal. Let me first explain that anxiety is a part of our protection system, like an alarm. The system is always there, but the alarm shouldn’t go off unless there is an emergency to deal with.

It’s two months into the school year and students may be feeling the stress. For some, school is easy and for others, there are often challenges. To be successful at anything in life, one must have a goal or a plan.

What we think brings about who we are and how we present ourselves. Many of the thoughts we have are lies that we have believed over the years because of something that someone has said to or about us.

For many, exercise is the last thing on one’s mind when fatigued. It takes energy to expend energy. Fatigue is often confused with tiredness, but there are differences between them.

For those of us who are mothers, it is nice to have one day to call our own. For me, I tell my kids I want one day of peace, which usually means an afternoon alone to read a good book. What mothers really need is love from our children.

Do you find there are days you just do not want to get out of bed? Do you ever find yourself irritable and agitated by those around you; or withdrawing from interactions with others? Are day-to-day activities difficult to cope with? If so, you may be

The weather is awesome, so let’s get out and take advantage of a huge world of fitness opportunities. I know, some of you are saying, “Nope, not for me,” or “I am not an athlete,” or “I can’t because...

Many of the patients who I see, come with similar complaints of fatigue and weight gain. When discussing present diseases, many say they are not a diabetic because all their blood work is normal.

It is another New Year and like always, many people have made New Year’s resolutions. For many, these resolutions are made and never kept, often because the goals are not reasonable or support for success is not available.

It is sad to say, but stress takes over much of our lives. If you talk to your friends, colleagues or family, most will converse with you about all the bad or stressful events of their day.