Coming in different sizes, shapes, and colors, stress balls may resemble a child’s toy at first glance, but these cushy objects are not solely intended as a plaything. Rather, stress balls are tactile tools designed to help alleviate stress, anger,…
What could be more comforting than eating a piece of chocolate while watching your favorite movie? Let’s face it: Chocolate makes us feel good and can be addictive. Its rich flavor tantalizes the senses, leaving you craving more. As it…
Acne affects nearly 50 million Americans each year, making it the most common skin condition in the United States (per American Academy of Dermatology Association). And while the extent of acne’s prevalence may make it seem like no big deal,…
This article contains discussion of disordered eating. Fans of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” will notice a slightly different cast when they tune in for Season 13. Besides two new Housewives, they’ll notice that a longtime cast member of…
Trigger warning: This article deals with depression and mental health. Everyone feels sadness at some point in their lives. However, when that feeling of sadness and loss of pleasure is consistent after a few weeks, it becomes a depressive disorder.…
Approximately 2.8% of adults 18 to 44 in the world live with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to the ADHD Institute. Cardiovascular diseases were responsible for almost one-third of deaths in 2024, making them the predominant killer worldwide (via the World Health…
Throughout time and across cultures, music has played a role in communication, self-expression, communal celebration, and more (via International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology). In addition to providing entertainment, music has also been used in clinical settings due to its unique…
Self-care is an important part of maintaining our overall health and wellness. “Self-care is not selfish,” says Christine Kotlarski, LCSW, psychotherapist, and founder of High Note Counseling, as she jumps into her exclusive interview with Health Digest. However, this mindset…
Some neurodivergent children are overlooked, and their issues can go undiagnosed for years. This is particularly true for kids who don’t fit into the learning disability stereotype. “It is very common for neurodivergent children with more subtle presentations of learning…
Seasonal depression affects up to 10% of the population, including four out of five women, reports Mental Health America. Its symptoms range from mild to severe and may include anxiety, mood swings, lethargy, increased appetite, and bad sleep. Some people…
