When we look for ways to be healthy, we’re often pointed to healthy food or exercise to improve our mood. Although trends in diet and exercise might leave us confused, there are various health-minded habits we can adopt without necessarily…
It’s no secret that life has been stressful for a lot of us lately — the never-ending COVID pandemic, inflation, war, and rising incivility are enough to make anyone grumpy, and the ordinary stressors of everyday life aren’t helping. No…
Dr. Joseph Trunzo knew he wanted to study psychology by the time he was in seventh grade, but he didn’t know exactly what kind of work he wanted to do within the field. He discovered his specialty — helping people…
Anyone with anemia will tell you that cold feet aren’t just reserved for runaway brides. Anemia, a relatively common blood disorder characterized by a lack of healthy red blood cells, is marked by the body’s inability to carry adequate oxygen…
Our parents are among the first people we see when we enter the world, and they are often the first people that we love. Many children look up to their parents, and aspire to be like them when they grow…
For a long time, mental health has had quite a stigma surrounding it. However, it seems like slowly but surely, these barriers are being broken down as more people begin to discuss their mental health journeys and seek help. In fact,…
Neurodivergent is a term being used more and more lately, but what does it mean? It might sound synonymous with mental health issues or intellectual disabilities, but it’s not. In fact, neurodivergent isn’t a medical term at all, according to…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorders, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ADHD is often diagnosed during childhood, though symptoms of the condition typically last through adulthood, affecting around…
Most times, you don’t think much about the simple act of yawning until someone sitting across from you opens their mouth in a big loud yawn and you follow suit. Yawns have perplexed scientists for quite some time. Some say…
It’s not uncommon to want to reach for chocolate during moments of anxiety and stress. Not only is it sweet, creamy, and delicious, but science suggests there are powerful bioactive components in cocoa — namely its rich polyphenol content —…
