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Strategies for Handling the Stress of the Election

If the high stakes presidential election is causing troublesome thoughts, existential dread or rifts with loved ones, there’s no need to white knuckle through it. Take a deep breath. Literally. Meditation and mindfulness teacher Rosie Acosta says focusing on each inhale and… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on October 9, 2024

Severe COVID Ups Heart Risks As Much as Heart Disease

A severe COVID infection can increase a person’s risk of heart attack and stroke as much as a history of heart disease, a new study says. People hospitalized for COVID had about the same risk of a major cardiac event as people with heart disease who never had COVID,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on October 9, 2024

How to Protect Your Mental Health After a Disaster

As Florida residents are still trying to clean up from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, now Milton is set to hit as a category 5 hurricane. And hurricane season is not over yet. Natural disasters, like any traumatic events, can leave us shattered mentally, as well as… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on October 9, 2024