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How To Be Happier: 7 Scientifically Proven Ways

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In a world that often feels stressful and overwhelming, finding ways to increase our happiness and well-being can be a valuable pursuit. Fortunately, there are many ways to boost your mood and improve your overall sense of contentment. In this article, I’ll explore seven proven strategies to help you be happier and healthier, the scientific evidence behind them, and how to easily incorporate these tools into your life.

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7 Important Things Your Doctor Wants You To Know

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As a physician, there are a few things the I wish everyone knew for the simple reason that it would help empower them to take control of their health and well-being. So here is a list of seven of them. From how to make the most out of your health visits to antibiotics for the common cold, here are seven important things that your doctor wants you to know that will help you live a healthier and happier life.

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9 Best Foods for Brain Health

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The brain is, arguably, the most important organ in the human body. It is responsible for controlling and coordinating all of our bodily functions, as well as our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It is what makes us who we are. Therefore, it is crucial that we maintain good brain health in order to live our happiest and healthiest life. One way we can do this is by paying attention to the foods we eat, as certain foods have been shown to promote brain health, while others may negatively affect it. In this article, I will discuss some of the best and worst foods for brain health.

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4-7-8 Breathing Technique: What It Is & Why You Should Use It

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Breathing is something that we do automatically, without even thinking about it. However, taking control of our breath can be an incredibly powerful tool in reducing stress and anxiety, improving sleep, and promoting overall well-being. One popular deep breathing method that has gained popularity in recent years is the 4-7-8 breathing technique.

In this article, I will explore the benefits of this breathing technique, how to do it, and tips for incorporating it into your daily routine.

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Managing & Overcoming Depression: 7 Practical Tools

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Depression. One word that can mean so many things. For those who have lived or currently live with depression, you know very well the impact it can have on your daily life. Depression can drain not only your physical energy but also your hopes, motivation, enjoyment, and personal drive. You may be aware of all the steps to getting better, but you just cannot get yourself to take even the first one.

If this sounds all too familiar to you, you are not alone. And there is hope. This article will present seven practical tips for overcoming depression and its symptoms that will help you take back your life.

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How To Fight Anxiety: 4 Techniques that Work

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Do you ever feel suddenly overwhelmed by things you need to do? Or perhaps you get that anxious feeling where you just can’t focus on anything?

You’re not alone.

This article will show you how you can fight anxiety by presenting four scientifically proven, easy-to-do techniques you can do anywhere that will help your body and mind reverse these unpleasant feelings, so that you can get back into a state of calm where you can focus on the task at hand.

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Happy Pill [a poem]

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By Birdie Fudge | Featured Contributor

A while back, I went on medication for the first time for my major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety. I wrote poems every day, starting from the first day I took the pill. I used my poetry to track my mood and the timeline of the medicine taking effect. When I look at the poetry written during the beginning of that journey and compare it to now, it’s as if two different people are speaking. This poem reflects me in the beginning of my journey. My other poem, “I am Grateful,” reflects how I feel today.

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It’s like suddenly
I took this magic pill 
and I was given the gift of reason 
and all my fears seemed to disappear 
my anxieties subsided 
or at least they were dulled out 
beneath the surface 
the layer of fog 
on top of all my other emotions 
became lifted

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