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Staying Sane

Color Therapy Takes the Gray out of the Winter Blues

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Terri

It’s an odd winter in Chicago, with temps nearing 60 and rain but THERE’S STILL THAT GRAY SKY. No leaves on the trees, no snow on the ground, just a bunch of dismantled holiday lights and Christmas trees thrown to … Continue reading →








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6 Ways to Handle Holiday Controllers, Critics and Coaches

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Terri

With the holidays around the corner, many of us can use a little help coping with all the togetherness. Sure, the holidays are a time for family gatherings and quality time with loved ones. But the stress can get so … Continue reading →








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7 Tips To Take Care of Your Health During the Holidays

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Debra

Give yourself the best gift of all this holiday season — the permission to take care of yourself!  We make plans, we shop, we cook, we entertain, and then what? The fast pace of the holidays can take a toll … Continue reading →








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Do Sleep Meds Lead to Early Death?

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Terri

The recent study about sleeping pills being linked to a shorter lifespan had many of us tossing and turning. The study in the British Medical Journal compared 10,500 adults who took hypnotic sleeping pills — including Ambien, Lunesta and Restoril … Continue reading →








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Student Researching Diet Sabotage Needs Your Help

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Terri

Has your partner ever sabotaged your weight loss efforts? By that, I mean surprising you with a carton of Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food to share while watching the Grammy’s. Or buying chocolate-covered acai berries at Trader Joe’s simply because … Continue reading →








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A Smart Phone That Reads Your Mood?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Terri

I stumbled across the most novel use of technology yesterday. A new center at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is inventing web-based, mobile and virtual technologies to treat depression and other mood disorders. Imagine having a smart phone that … Continue reading →








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Is High Tech a Help or a Hindrance to Our Lives?

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Terri

I’ve often wondered what all this high-tech multitasking among various digital devices does to our minds and social skills. Really, you can’t go anywhere without seeing someone engaged in several text conversations at once, checking their Twitter or Facebook accounts, … Continue reading →








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Trippin’ Out on Mushrooms to Treat Depression

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Terri

Just when you thought treatment for depression was limited to medication and psychotherapy, there may be an “alternative” experience waiting in the wings. Two small brain imaging studies suggest that psychedelic mushrooms – “shrooms” for those in the know – … Continue reading →








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How to Mind Your Manners at the Gym

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Terri

Is there any place where people have greater potential to annoy one another than at the gym? With everyone pushing their limit and sweating in close proximity, there’s definitely an unwritten code of conduct if you expect a smile from … Continue reading →








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Are You in Perimenopause?

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Terri

The mood swings, insomnia, brain fog and hot flashes are a dead giveaway for some women. But what if you’re one of the lucky ones and don’t even notice these symptoms of perimenopause? Yes, there are some women who sail … Continue reading →








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