Gone are the days of large extended families providing a village in which to rear and raise children. Gone are the days of the predominant trend being a working dad and a stay at home mom who dotes on the children. In our modern society, most families are forced to have both parents working outside …Read More
A month or two ago, we discussed Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This condition results from shorter days and colder temperatures, just to name a few reasons. Now that we've hit January, many people will feel SAD very sharply. The holidays are done, but they still need to be paid off. It's cold o…Read More
In our last blog, we discussed Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Though there has been some conflict over whether SAD is an actual condition, all you have to do is look around to see how fall affects people. While some rejoice in the cool air, dead leaves, and coming snow, others mourn the loss of …Read More
As we head toward winter, the Colorado air gets cooler and the sun sets sooner. For some people, this means cozy evenings and enjoying the absence of summer's heat. However, it isn't that way for everyone. When the plants go to sleep, the sun sets before the workday is done, and you wake up in the d…Read More
Question: I don't think I am a hypochondriac, but lately every time I have a symptom I immediately get a feeling of doom and think the worst. It seems to be getting worse, too, and I'm spending a lot of time worrying about things that eventually just go away. How can I stop this process?…Read More
Depression is something almost everyone wonders about at one time or another in their lives. People used to think that “the blues” were always just sadness and never even considered the possibility that it might be depression. People were told to “get over it” or just change their attitude…Read More
Question: What is the difference between feeling sad and having depression? My husband often acts aloof, withdrawn and uninterested in joining in with our family. He has also been avoiding his friends. If he is depressed can he get help without having to get on antidepressants?…Read More
I was alone on Valentine's for the third year in a row this year. I have great friends and family, but I'm just not good at meeting people. How does a single girl find love in Loveland?…Read More
This is a big question with a lot of common sense answers, most of which you have probably already heard. Creating a structured schedule, joining a weight loss or exercise support group, following the approach of any number of health gurus—I’m sure you have heard these suggestions before. They e…Read More
I am attempting to make several healthy life changes but I can't seem to get past my old ways. While pursuing a healthier body weight, sometimes I will get exercising down but not eating or vice versa. I can't seem to connect all of the dots, and I often get discouraged. How can I finally kick these…Read More
