Mental illness is tough on anyone who experiences it, but can also be very hard on a relationship. Often, coping with the illness becomes the foundation of the partnership. What’s more, when relationships are under stress, partners naturally begin to distance themselves from one another, physically and emotionally. This can lead to increased levels of frustration and despair which, for the person suffering from a mental illness, can be amplified. At times, both partners can b

We’ve all experienced those moments of resolve where we decide to make extensive lifestyle adjustments. We’ll stop smoking! We’ll join the gym and lose weight! Increasing amounts of research state, however, that continuous health is, in fact, based more on smaller changes to your diet, exercise regime, and stress management. It’s what the experts are calling “lifestyle medicine”. The following are tips curated by Mind and Body Counseling Associates, Reno, Nevada, from experts