SAD | Exercise and Physical Activity | Pain Reduction | Anxiety | Bone Density

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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Are You SAD?

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Do you ever feel a little sad as the days get colder and shorter? If the winter blues worsen and linger, it might be seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. Learn more about this type of clinical depression. (From NIH News in Health)

Exercise and Physical Activity Worksheets

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Keeping track of your progress is a great way to stay motivated to exercise. Use these worksheets to help stick to your exercise routine and see your progress! (From NIH’s NIA)

Sex Differences in How the Body Reduces Pain

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A study suggests that meditation for pain relief may work through different systems in females and males. (From NIH Research Matters)

Anxiety Disorders

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Learn about anxiety disorders, including symptoms, types, risk factors, and potential treatments and therapies. (From NIH’s NIMH)

Bone Mineral Density Tests

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Discover what tests are used to measure bone density, how to understand your results, and what they mean for your health. (From NIH’s NIAMS)

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