How to Safeguard Mental Health After a Heart Issue

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Having a heart attack changes life instantly. What felt important prior to the health crisis suddenly fades into the background, while the top priority becomes helping the weakened heart to heal. Life is then full of adjusting to new medications, implementing dietary changes and an exercise regimen, following up with medical appointments and tests, all […]

Depression in Seniors: Dealing with Anhedonia

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After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it is not unusual for the winter doldrums to kick in. Yet what may possibly look at first glance to be a bit of boredom could in fact be something more serious which should be dealt with. Anhedonia is a loss of interest in activities that […]

Top Tips to Combat the Risk Factors for Depression Among Seniors

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After spending time with family and friends and revisiting cherished memories and traditions over the holidays, it’s normal for a sense of nostalgia and sadness to develop for older people. And while some amount of temporary post-holiday sadness can be expected, it’s crucial to know that it could develop into depression. Depression is a serious […]