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Housecall: Seasonal affective disorder
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Seasonal affective disorder
If the shorter days are leaving you moody and less energized, it could be seasonal affective disorder — a type of depression related to changes in seasons. Here are the facts.
Mindfulness exercises
Stressed out by the election or upcoming holidays? Mindfulness exercises, a form of meditation, can help you turn away from negative thinking. Discover the health benefits, how to practice and more.
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Cellphones and cancer: What's the risk?
Many studies on cellphones and cancer have yielded conflicting results.
What are the symptoms of bladder infection in men?
Although bladder infections are more common in women, men can get them, too. Here are the signs, symptoms and more.
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French onion soup
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Quit smoking: Surviving quit day
Getting through your quit day can be emotionally and physically challenging, especially if tobacco cravings strike. Use these tips to help get through the day:
- Don't smoke ― not even one cigarette.
- Begin using nicotine replacement therapy if you've chosen that method.
- Remind yourself of reasons to quit smoking.
- Keep physically active.
- Avoid situations and people that trigger cravings.
- Attend a support group, counseling session or stop smoking class.
- Practice stress management and relaxation techniques.
- Keep your hands busy by texting, writing, squeezing a ball or knitting.
Need practical advice on diet and exercise? Want creative solutions for stress and other lifestyle issues? Discover more healthy lifestyle topics at mayoclinic.org.
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Going the distance: Don't push yourself to the point of burnout
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