The True Effects on Your Body When You’re Happy
“Don’t worry, be happy.” This lyrical advice may sound simplistic, but as it turns out, it’s a solid suggestion. Surprisingly, happiness has a huge effect on your health. Being in…
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17 Essential Fall Groceries for Your Shopping List
Cool fall days can inspire you to get back into the kitchen making yummy meals filled with comforting flavors. Whether you’re heading to the supermarket, a farmers’ market, or ordering your…
The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Adult Mental Health
Childhood is sometimes thought of as a simpler time that we would love to go back to as adults — we believed in Santa, played hide and seek, had no…
Biden Administration’s Strategy for Improving Mental and Physical Health Care for Children
The Biden administration has announced new plans to prioritize kids’ physical and mental health by offering more services they can access through their schools, according to CNN. The Department of…
Dr. Edith Eger Shares Tips for Overcoming a Traumatic Past in Exclusive Interview
This article contains discussion of mental health and the Holocaust. According to the National Institutes of Health, experiencing trauma of any kind can have a massive impact on the body…
Mastering Side Plank Hip Lifts: A Step-by-Step Guide
The best exercises never go out of style. That’s why you’ll see classic moves like squats, push-ups, and planks in workouts today and 20 years ago. One of the great things…
The Challenges of Overcoming Depression for BIPOC Individuals
Depression is a main cause behind poor health outcomes, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Current research suggests that a staggering 300 million people across the globe struggle with depression. While…
Ways to Control and Minimize Stimming Behavior
Stimming behavior is short for self-stimulating, often repetitive, behavior. Examples of stimming behavior include biting your fingernails, twisting your hair around your fingers, jiggling your feet, tapping your fingers on…
Expert Explains Key Differences in Eating Disorders
While you may know about different types of eating disorders, a term that’s often heard less frequently is “disordered eating.” “Disordered eating is more common than one might think,” says…
Lemon Dijon Salad Dressing | FIXATE Recipe
Store-bought salad dressings are often loaded with inexplicable ingredients: sugar, salt, and unpronounceable preservatives. But they also contain things like soy, wheat, and chemical emulsifiers, which we could all do…
