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How Reframing Key Memories Can Calm the Nervous System and Change Your Life

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By Gilbert Martina, Author of Healthy Minds, Healthy Nation

Most people think healing begins in a doctor’s office. For most of my life, I thought that too. My background is in healthcare leadership, where solutions are measured, clinical, and often biochemical. But several years ago — while navigating a period of intense stress back home in Curaçao — I came to understand something that changed the entire direction of my work.
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Easy Healthy Habits You Can Begin Today

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As we’re reaching the end of the year, many of us start thinking about resolutions and healthy goals. We picture ourselves eating better, exercising more and finally sticking to habits we always planned to start. The truth is, you do not need to wait for January to arrive before you take care of your health. You can begin making better choices at any time of year. Even with busy celebrations like Christmas coming up, there are still simple things you can do that lead to a healthier and happier lifestyle.
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Finding Micro-Moments of Calm During a Stressful Day

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Some days feel like you’re stuck in a loop: juggling texts while reheating the coffee you forgot about (again), staring down a laundry pile that only grows larger, all while your mind races three steps ahead of your body. It’s exhausting, no doubt. And realistically, you can’t always press pause for a 30-minute walk or luxuriate in a shower when everything feels overwhelming.
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Overcoming Problematic Gambling Behavior

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Gambling doesn’t always offer only friends and the prospect of good winnings; it can also cause problems. Some players struggle with gambling addiction or generally problematic gambling behavior.

Anyone who is caught in this negative spiral must make a considerable  effort to break free. However, those affected are no longer alone; they can take advantage of various support services to overcome their problems. Continue reading Overcoming Problematic Gambling Behavior →

Wellness with a Side of Wi-Fi: How We’re Hacking Health from Our Screens

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My fridge talks to me. My watch yells when I sit too long. And the last time I saw a doctor in person, I still had a MySpace account. It’s no surprise then that wellness, like everything else, has gone digital. Honestly? I’m not mad about it.
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