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Navigating holiday pressures in the COVID-19 reality

Navigating holiday pressures in the COVID-19 reality
The pandemic makes coping with holiday pressures a little tricky. If one is concerned about COVID-19 exposure at a holiday event, it may help to chat with loved ones to get support for a decision about whether to attend. If one must celebrate the holidays alone, it may help to grieve what is lost, savor past holiday gatherings, watch online religious services, and continue to practice special traditions—such as making holiday foods or putting up holiday decorations.
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Navigating tricky relationships during the holidays

Navigating tricky relationships during the holidays
Almost everyone has a challenging relationship with someone in their life, and it may be someone you see only once a year. As we anticipate upcoming holiday gatherings, there are ways to prepare to navigate tricky situations and conversations thoughtfully and calmly.
Read More about A conversation about reducing the harms of social media
A conversation about reducing the harms of social media

A conversation about reducing the harms of social media

Social media can connect people across the globe, with a potential audience of millions of users. But no matter how many likes a post gets, it can feel like it's not enough, opening users — particularly young people — to potential mental health issues, and raising the question of whether the government should impose regulations on social media companies.

Read More about Can friends who listen help protect your memory and thinking skills?
Can friends who listen help protect your memory and thinking skills?

Can friends who listen help protect your memory and thinking skills?
A study published online Aug. 16, 2021, by JAMA Network Open suggests that older adults with good listeners in their lives have better thinking skills—despite decreases in brain volume—compared with people who don’t have good listeners in their lives.
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Too much coffee may raise dementia risk

Too much coffee may raise dementia risk
Drinking coffee daily can provide a welcomed mental jolt for many people. But new research suggests regular coffee drinkers should stop at five or six cups per day, as drinking more may increase their risk for dementia.
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Mentally challenging jobs may reduce the risk of dementia

Mentally challenging jobs may reduce the risk of dementia
People with jobs that are more mentally stimulating may have a lower risk of dementia later in life.
Read More about Diets rich in flavonoids linked to better brain health
Diets rich in flavonoids linked to better brain health

Diets rich in flavonoids linked to better brain health
Diets rich in plant chemicals called flavonoids may help protect the brain.
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Health and happiness go hand in hand

Health and happiness go hand in hand
People who describe themselves as happy tend to have fewer health problems, a lower risk of depression, and longer lives. Research suggests that, on average, 50% of people’s general level of happiness is determined by genetics, with the rest dependent on the individual’s perception and specific circumstances. Some research suggests that people can adopt various strategies that can increase happiness, from forming stronger social bonds to investing in experiences to interacting more with outdoor green spaces.
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Do I have to yell so much?

Do I have to yell so much?

Do you frequently find yourself in situations where you resort to yelling? If you feel like doing that doesn't help and doesn't make the situation better, that is a good first step. It helps to understand why people yell, but beyond that it's up to you to take control and employ strategies to regulate yourself in tense situations.

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Some blood pressure drugs are linked with better memory

Some blood pressure drugs are linked with better memory
A 2021 analysis found that adults ages 50 and older who took an ACE inhibitor such as lisinopril or an ARB like candesartan that crosses the blood-brain barrier scored higher on memory recall tests after three years on the medication, when compared with those who took a different drug in the same class that doesn’t cross over.
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