Tag Archives: Mental Health

Boomers And The Importance Of Exercising The Brain

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Pam Witzemann

Boomers who take the time for mental exercise will improve and maintain brain function. Mental health is important in maintaining independence and for enjoying quality of life during the golden years. The necessity of physical exercise in maintaining good health is commonly understood. The need … Continue reading →

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Boomer Back-Beat: Mental Illness and Misdiagnosis

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Pam Witzemann

The methods of diagnosis for mental illnesses are more accurate than they used to be but doctors still lack true scientific tests for various mental diseases. Diagnostic criteria can be desribed best as educated subjectivism and it leaves much room for misdiagnosis. … Continue reading →

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Boomer Back-Beat: The Roots Of Depression And Anxiety

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Pam Witzemann

Depression and anxiety are the common cold of mental illness. Most people will experience one or the other , at varying degrees, at some point during their life. As we baby boomers grow older, we will become more susceptible to … Continue reading →

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Boomer’s Mental Health And Spiritual Health

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Pam Witzemann

People tend to confuse mental health and spiritual health as two different ways of speaking of the same thing. We baby boomers may also be confused in this area but if we are going to enjoy both good mental health and spiritual health as we … Continue reading →

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Boomer Back-Beat And Mental Health Week

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Pam Witzemann

This is Mental Health Week, a few days set aside to focus on mental health. Good mental health is of utmost importance to baby boomers. acquiring it and keeping it is important for enjoying quality of life as we grow … Continue reading →

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Happiness: Whole Health Is Well-Being

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Pam Witzemann

Everyone wants happiness. As Americans, the pursuit of happiness is a legal right, granted in our Constitution. However, obtaining happiness is not legally guaranteed and often, it is illusive. The pursuit of contentment is one that many never achieve. Everyone wants the … Continue reading →

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