Dementia and Alzheimer's

Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are not interchangeable terms. According to the National Institute on Aging, dementia—an umbrella term that is often associated with the cognitive decline of aging—is a type of brain disorder that impacts performance of daily activities and communication.

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Negative Thinking Patterns and Your Beliefs

According to theories of cognitive therapy, your thoughts and values determine the way you see yourself and the world around you.

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What to Know About Smoking and COVID-19

Smoking cigarettes is a known risk factor for severe disease and death from many lung conditions. It is also a significant risk factor for both viral and bacterial infections of the respiratory system, with smokers being five times as likely to develop influenza and twice as likely to have pneumonia. Not surprisingly, smoking has also been linked to increased severity of coronavirus (COVID-19), ICU admission, and death in those who are hospitalized for the disease.



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Strong Relationship

Communicating in a healthy way should be on the top of all couples’ life goals list. Couples who place a premium on keeping their relationship strong need to learn how to communicate in a healthy way with each other.

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