You may have heard about water weight, wondered what it is, and maybe you’ve even got a class reunion coming up and wondered whether trying to lose water weight may be a quick way to lose a few pounds. “It is…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on many hardships. People have mourned the loss of loved ones, fought through sickness as a result of the virus, and faced many other stressful challenges. It is no wonder then that these times of…
Antipsychotic drugs are typically used to relieve symptoms of psychosis, like hallucinations or delusions, per Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). But they have a wide variety of uses, like treating psychosis present in schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease, reducing anxiety in…
If you have ever had excessive worrisome thoughts, a pounding chest, sweating, shaking, rapid breathing, or feelings of tension or nervousness then you may have experienced anxiety (per Mayo Clinic). Anxiety is part of the normal human condition, but it…
The number of people utilizing antidepressants continues to grow in the U.S. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the percentage of adults who reported taking antidepressant medication within the last 30 days increased from 10.6%…
Take a trip through time with us. You’ve just hopped off the school bus after a long, hard day at school. You kick your wheelie sneakers off at the front door and rush to your childhood bedroom where you toss…
While some of us may thrive as early birds awake at the crack of dawn, others find themselves to be most alert during the hours of the night. Although being a night owl may have its perks, Lisa Kruger, PhD,…
Trauma can be isolating. Oftentimes, when someone has experienced trauma, it can feel safe to self-isolate and carve out space to process. It may also feel exhausting to attempt to socialize or connect with loved ones, especially if you feel…
If you’ve ever thought about giving weightlifting a try, now might be a good time to start. The Mayo Clinic reports numerous benefits that include stronger muscles, increased bone strength, and an increased quality of life — all of which…
All of us can relate to having some insecurities about our bodies, which is quite normal. A problem arises when our insecurities become so loud that they affect our thoughts and actions in an unhealthy way. For example, eating disorders…
