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Ready to Grow? Ask Yourself This

November 22, 2016
By Elizabeth Colen Letting go is not always the end; it can be the beginning of something new. I recently went to the wedding of my only son and it was a very emotional event for me.  I’m sure I am not the only mother who has had to “let go”.  …
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5 Tips To Get Happy

October 26, 2016
By Elizabeth Colen When we’re busy and sometimes too busy for ourselves, we must remember the pursuit of happiness. With that being said, we tend to focus on our goals, we put our heads down and hit that daily grind, day after day and we lose sight of our state of happiness.…
2016 September/October

The Myths about Mental Illness

October 21, 2016
By Shavonda Bean  Extreme violence has become all too common in America. We are often inundated with news, graphic images and details of mass shootings, terrorism and the very personal and frequent violence that occurs in domestic situations.  In the process of making sense of tragedy, the question of mental illness is often introduced into the conversation.…
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Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat?

October 19, 2016
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a free Twelve Step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating or bulimia. For more information or a list of meetings throughout the U.S. and the world, call 781-932-6300, or visit: www.foodaddicts.org.…
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How to Control Your Impulse

October 11, 2016
By Eddie Love Whether you learned to drive a car in driver’s education or your parent’s old car, you may have learned this lesson. The instructor might have told you to keep both hands on the steering wheel at 10 and two.…
2016 September/October

Are You at Risk for Diabetes?

October 4, 2016
More than 29 million Americans have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, of those with the disease, the agency estimates that more than 8 million have not been diagnosed and are not being treated for the condition.…
2016 September/October

Making Sense of the Opioid Epidemic

September 13, 2016
By Dr. Dale Misiek Opioid use, abuse and addiction have taken over the news on a daily basis. An estimated 44 people die every day in the United States from overuse of opioids, from teens to senior citizens, in isolated rural towns and large cities alike – this epidemic doesn’t discriminate.…
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Friendship 101: Everyone is Not Your Friend

July 11, 2016
By Eddie Love While growing up in the Mississippi Delta, my mother taught me a lesson that’s had a resounding effect on my life and has definitely proven to be true. “Everyone is not your friend,” she would often say in a low tone.…
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Tips to Swim Safely For Adults and Children

June 22, 2016
By Alyssa Serrani It’s summer, and it’s hot. With temperatures rapidly rising, more people are turning to the relief of the cool waters of their local swimming pools or going on vacation to the lake or beach. However, there are certain risks you take each time you venture out into the water.…