Cathy Foreman MS, RD For households with a new baby, if there is an opportunity for a parent to lie down and rest it’s almost sacred time. “Sleep when the baby sleeps” is common advice that has real value, but…
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TLC for Moms: Making Sleep A Priority by Recruiting Help
By Cathy Foreman MS, RD It’s not a surprise that moms and their mental health status are significantly impacted by poor-quality sleep and sleep deprivation. Quality sleep is an important part of good mental health; so, when someone has issues…
You Are Not Alone: The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline Number
By Cathy Foreman, MS, RD Motherhood is a joyful and fulfilling experience. But there is another reality too. Motherhood can be stressful and even trying at times, especially when there are other added life demands. There is no shame or…
Preparation Without Panic: Managing Emergency Awareness When You Have PTSD or Anxiety Disorder
June is PTSD Awareness Month. It’s also the first month of hurricane season, which seems appropriate because hurricane survivors do get post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Not only current hurricane news, but even a clap of thunder or the sight of…
Medicaid: Much More Than Affordable Healthcare
This post recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month and Older Americans Month—celebrating two demographics that benefit from Medicaid. We also recognize an important recent event: In the last week of April/first week of May, 120+ people representing 30+ Easterseals…
National Nurses Week: Technology on the Job
May 6–12 is National Nurses Week. Salute The Power of Nurses™ and thank a nurse for their service! A Nurse by Any Other Category If you’ve ever gone to a doctor, chances are a nurse was among the first people…
Mental Health Awareness Month: What Everyone Should Know About Medication Side Effects
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Today’s post also recognizes May 4–10 as Tardive Dyskinesia [TD] Awareness Week. TD, characterized by facial tics and trouble speaking or swallowing, is a side effect of some antipsychotic medications. Could the Treatment Be…
Managing Seasonal Health | Best Apps for Winter Wellness
With the new year comes new health challenges for many. Seasonal changes often bring unique concerns, including: To help you stay on top of your health, we’ve compiled a list of apps designed to manage these seasonal concerns. Looking for…
10 Tips for Making Progress That Counts
“Life is a marathon, not a sprint”—but who can wait until the 26th mile to savor the joy of accomplishment? Without regular milestones to mark progress, it’s easy to get discouraged and give up. Whether your long-term goal is to…
Biking with a Disability
Remember our September 23 article, “Hiking in a Wheelchair”? Here’s another post for readers who love autumn and outdoor recreation. If you haven’t been on a bicycle since you reached driver’s-license age, you’re missing out. Bikes get you around faster…