You’ve probably found yourself reaching for comfort food when you feel anxious, stressed, upset, or a little blue. But comfort eating is not always associated with negative feelings. Psychology Today explains that we sometimes eat comfort food on special occasions,…
Wearing a mask to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 has been a part of day-to-day life for years. As cases rise and fall, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides information to understand transmission rates where you live…
As we all know, the world can be a stressful place, and sometimes people turn to substances to cope. If you’re over the age of 21 and like to drink a glass of wine now and then while catching up…
The human mind and body are intricately connected. The relationship between the two is so profound that it can significantly impact our well-being. Whether thinking about death increases the risk of death delves deep into this complex relationship. The age-old…
Anxiety refers to an intense feeling of worry or stress about something in your life with an uncertain outcome. Occasional anxiety is normal, but it can be diagnosed as a mental illness if the condition interferes with your daily life…
A global pandemic, international conflict, and rising inflation — these are just some of the reasons why stress levels are spiking, according to a 2024 poll by the American Psychological Association. Throw in personal stressors like difficult family dynamics or…
Hunching your shoulders and arching your back over your desk as you type away at your computer can place added pressure on your hips, neck, and lower back. Not only is this a recipe for discomfort, but poor posture can…
This article discusses a mental health condition and mentions suicide and suicidal ideation. Changes in mood are normal and experienced by everyone, according to the National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH). However, when those temperament changes are extreme and affect how you…
Dehydration occurs when your body uses more water than you put in it, thereby depriving your body of the fluids necessary to carry out regular functions. The Mayo Clinic states that anyone at any age can become dehydrated. Symptoms of…
When you think of an eating disorder, you might imagine someone who’s very thin and struggles to maintain their weight. But eating disorders are more complex than that. One such eating disorder is bulimia, which is characterized by cycles of…
