Everyone remembers spinning around in circles as a kid. When you stop, the world seems to keep spinning around you, and it’s difficult to find your balance. That’s what someone with vertigo experiences, only they didn’t precede it by spinning…
Anxiety has both short-term and long-term impacts on our health. But what about impacts to blood pressure (also known as hypertension)? First, it helps to know that anxiety is a broad term that can denote someone having an occasional intense…
When dealing with ruminating thoughts fueled by anxiety, it’s understandable one would want to seek out a means of relief to help slow things down. Because those looping thoughts can often keep us awake at night, over-the-counter medications can be…
When you’re getting dressed in the morning, what color do you typically grab? Do you reach for clothes brightly colored like the sun? Or do you steer clear of this vibrant color and lean toward a deep, velvety color like…
It is no secret that the end-of-year holiday season is a festive and exciting time for many people. That is because it’s often filled with delicious foods and drinks, quality time with friends and family, parties, gift-giving, and holiday cheer.…
It’s a tricky question — how do we measure life satisfaction? While the answer will be unique to each individual, scientists have identified common themes amongst those who report overall feelings of happiness with their lives. Such factors include health…
Many people pick the skin off their lips every once in a while, but those who find themselves doing it often may have developed a skin-picking disorder. According to the Cleveland Clinic, dermatillomania, or excoriation disorder, is when you cannot…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends consuming an average of about two cups of fruit per day, depending on your age. A cup of fruit could include a banana, a cup of blueberries, or seven slices of mango. Although these fruits are…
Giving birth and embarking on motherhood is often described as a magical journey. But it can also be deeply vulnerable and fraught with emotions, especially if you’re one of the millions of new mothers facing the challenges of postpartum depression.…
Instagram This article contains discussion of mental health and the Holocaust. When people suffer a traumatic loss, they often feel “survivor’s guilt.” According to Psychology Today, people feel survivor’s guilt when they have survived a circumstance that killed other people.…
