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Aw, Feelings Hurt? Take a Tylenol

hurting heart

Everyone knows that if you sprain your ankle or have a headache, you can take acetaminophen to relieve the pain. After all, it is one of the most popular over-the-counter drugs for physical pain relief. But what if it could … Read More

Why Tanning Won’t Cure Your Winter Blues

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My friend told me he beats the winter blues by heading to a tanning bed to get his sun. My friend was not diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder, but like most people the short winter days bum him out.

Seasonal Affective Disorder is the technical term for the sadness some people experience in relationship to the changing of the seasons. One of the most effective ways to treat S.A.D. is with light therapy

How to Choose the Best Light Therapy Box

Happy Sun Drawing

Mother nature shuts off the lights earlier in winter and for millions of people darker days bring a bout of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). If you’re experiencing the blues this winter, it might be time to get a … Read More

OUCH! Why Heartbreak Hurts: Your Brain On Love

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Pain of rejection really hurts, just like physical pain. A recent study found the same parts of the brain get activated when feeling rejected from love as when physically burned. The study involved 40 recently dumped heartbroken people, putting them … Read More