The many issues associated with the COVID-19 pandemic can pose unique challenges for those living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of …
By definition, introverts and extroverts have decidedly different ways of approaching the world, so it only stands to reason that their reacti…
Of the many aspects of “regular life” that have been interrupted, altered or obliterated by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the simple disruption…
It’s amazing how one invention can lead, often unexpectedly, to a different scientific breakthrough.
Turn that frown upside down because smiling and laughing doesn't just give the appearance of joy.
A few months ago, it probably wouldn’t have been hard to find a friend or acquaintance bemoaning his or her daily routine. Going to work, help…
The key to dealing with the many stressors in life is to better understand them and have a plan for how to handle them — including when it may…
More than 260 million people in the U.S. walk around carrying a smartphone, according to Statista.com. The data service also noted that we sp…
It’s a parent’s job to protect their children, but knowing everything a child does and doing everything for them should not necessarily be a goal.
Several groups in the Region help those dealing with life-changing challenges, from cancer patients and caregivers, to single parents and the …
“Sleep deprivation can cause people to feel depressed,” says Dr. Maneka Kaul, a specialist in sleep medicine at Franciscan Health. “Patients e…
“How anxiety presents may be very different from person to person based on a lot of factors, but it’s definitely the case that in our culture,…
The grieving process can differ depending on whether this is the first significant loss for the bereaved or the person has lost a loved one be…
Julie Potiker’s stress level was so high she began having symptoms of a brain tumor. After ruling the tumor out, her neurologist suggested an …
She walks confidently into work, smiling and greeting people. She’s competent. She goes out to get coffee for a coworker and herself and chats…
After his wife died of cancer, Gus found himself alone in a big house.
It comes on gradually. If it’s not addressed, it can lead down a seemingly endless rabbit hole of worsening exhaustion, disaffectedness, and e…
“I joined the classes because I thought they would be interesting, uplifting and fun,” said Patricia Harle, of Hammond.
A Northwest Indiana hospital recently expanded its services for the treatment of opioid addiction.
A local substance abuse treatment provider has merged with a community health center in an effort to help more people in the Region overcome d…
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People have long tended to marvel at the ability of high achievers to do a hundred things at once. But as technology has made it easier to sta…
Psychedelic drugs are starting to be used to treat mental health disorders in Northwest Indiana and the country as a whole — and researchers a…
LAPORTE — The crack of the bat. The gentle swaying of tree branches. The purpling of the sky. The cheering from the benches.
While most family disagreements eventually heal, some turn into lifelong rifts that are so painful, healing and repair seem impossible.
One of the most common health issues in the United States, depression is a mood disorder that can seriously affect how you feel, think and han…
Oscar-nominated actress tells her story of coming from 'generations of suicide' Friday in Valparaiso
VALPARAISO — Mariel Hemingway said she comes from "generations of suicide."
Oscar-nominated actress Mariel Hemingway, the granddaughter of writer Ernest Hemingway, will be the featured keynote speaker at the 2019 India…
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