The Many Benefits of Laughter

Humor as Medicine At the beginning of my shift, I placed a stethoscope on an elderly and slightly deaf female patient’s anterior chest wall. "Big breaths," I instructed. "Yes, they used to be." Bet you couldn't help but laugh, even a little… Or could you? If a smile or chuckle was your first response, the chances are good … Read More

Filed Under: Back Pain, Emotions, General Health, Humor, Large Breasts and Back Pain, Stress
Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

10 Most Depressing Cities in the U.S.

Whether it’s because "birds of feather flock together” … or due to external factors like weather and unemployment rates, certain regions of the country seem to have more than their fair share of suicide, antidepressant use and other poor markers of mental health that indicate depression. Can where you live really make or br … Read More

Filed Under: Emotions
Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,

How to Improve Your Mood

… The 7 FASTEST Ways to Boost Your Mood The majority of Americans are living with moderate or high levels of stress, according to the American Psychological Association (APA),[i] but we probably don’t need to tell you that. All of this stress is not only unhealthy, it’s a major drain on your mood. Instead of waking up an … Read More

Filed Under: Emotions
Written By: Jesse Cannone, CFT, CPRS, MFT,