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When you hear people talking about health, it’s very common to assume that they’re discussing physical health. Mental health is becoming a more acceptable topic of conversation, but many of us are still reluctant to broach this subject. The truth is that mental health matters too, and you should pay attention to your happiness and wellbeing, as well as your blood pressure and your BMI. Everyone is different, and we all encounter different challenges, but here are some of the most common sources of stress, anxiety, and unhappiness.

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Chronic pain can occur at any point in your life for a variety of reasons. You might find that there is no recognized cause of your pain and that is true for patients with fibromyalgia. While fibromyalgia is a recognized condition, the cause of the pain is completely unknown. Doctors have theorized that is an issue with the nerves in the body and others have suggested that it is completely psychological. But this is just one of the issues related to chronic pain. There are many more.

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Most of us spend all winter waiting for the summer to arrive. When it lands, we get excited and spend as much time outside as possible. However, many people don’t realize the adverse effects sunshine can have on their bodies. For that reason, they take risks and end up becoming ill.

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It’s no secret that stress and fatigue can have an extremely negative effect on your health and wellbeing. Therefore, it’s vital to escape the rat-race and enjoy a change of scenery regularly. Whether it’s a road trip with your loved one or a family vacation; time away from career pressures and household chores will ensure that your fit and well enough to tackle whatever life throws at you on your return. The following are some getaway ideas that you might want to consider if you’re feeling the strain of a busy life.

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It isn’t nice, but everyone gets older. In fact, you may be at an age where it isn’t truthful to say you are not young any longer. Although it can hurt, it isn’t the end of the world. After all, they don’t call them the golden years for no reason. The key to enjoying life as you get older is to stay healthy and happy. If you can do that, they may be some of the best years of your life. So, the question is: how do you age healthily and happily? The answers are underneath.

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Don’t you just hate it when you’re lying in bed, ready to go to sleep but your mind just won’t switch off? You’re running through your to-do list for the next week or obsessing over an event that takes you out of your comfort zone. Even if you have nothing to worry about, you may start to drift off and suddenly your memory reminds you of that stupid or embarrassing thing you did ten years ago and you’re wide awake for the next three hours. If you’re struggling to get a good night’s rest every night, here are some tips for dropping off quickly.

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They say stress is likely to affect our body negatively. We sleep less, eat less, and don’t nearly laugh as much as we should, but for some reason, we don’t always recognize it in ourselves. Sure, we’re a bit stressed at work; sometimes annoyed, frustrated, tired, and snapping at the unfortunate others who happened to be around at the wrong time – still, it’s just a little bit of stress, right?

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Most of us at least try to be health conscious these days, even if we don’t always succeed. We try to watch our waistlines, eat plenty of fruits and veggies, and get a little exercise to keep our body in as good shape as we can, but what about our senses?

So, important to our daily experience, but so often overlooked, our senses need some TLC too. If you aren’t looking after your senses, then as you age, you might find that they desert you and the experience of life will be much less rich as a result.

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Nobody likes to talk about it, but as your parents get older they are likely to get ill. They will begin to struggle to do things for themselves and may eventually become bedridden As their children, it is up to you to look after them. They spent the beginning of your life caring for you and now it is time for you to return the favor. It seems like a daunting task now but you will soon get to grips with it as long as you remember these simple things.

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Many people understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle, but very few have the willpower to follow through and take action. This is usually because they don’t feel secure doing things on their own and they much prefer having a doctor or medical professional guide them. In most cases, people will blindly follow the advice of anyone that sounds like they have a clue about health and completely neglect any professional qualifications they have (if any).

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