Understanding Water Weight: Should You Be Concerned?
You may have heard about water weight, wondered what it is, and maybe you’ve even got a class reunion coming up and wondered whether trying to lose water weight may…
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Exclusive: Dr. Sanam Hafeez discusses the impact of COVID-19 on children’s mental health
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on many hardships. People have mourned the loss of loved ones, fought through sickness as a result of the virus, and faced many other stressful…
Is There a Connection Between Antipsychotic Drugs and Kidney Health?
Antipsychotic drugs are typically used to relieve symptoms of psychosis, like hallucinations or delusions, per Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). But they have a wide variety of uses, like treating…
The Icing Your Chest Trend: What is it and Does it Actually Work?
If you have ever had excessive worrisome thoughts, a pounding chest, sweating, shaking, rapid breathing, or feelings of tension or nervousness then you may have experienced anxiety (per Mayo Clinic).…
What Occurs in Your Gut When You Stop Taking Antidepressants
The number of people utilizing antidepressants continues to grow in the U.S. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the percentage of adults who reported taking…
Can Journaling Benefit Your Mental Health?
Take a trip through time with us. You’ve just hopped off the school bus after a long, hard day at school. You kick your wheelie sneakers off at the front…
Expert Weighs in on How Being a Night Owl Can Impact Your Mental Health
While some of us may thrive as early birds awake at the crack of dawn, others find themselves to be most alert during the hours of the night. Although being…
Exclusive Interview with Mental Health Expert Yohnit Spruch on the Impact of Support Groups and Therapy
Trauma can be isolating. Oftentimes, when someone has experienced trauma, it can feel safe to self-isolate and carve out space to process. It may also feel exhausting to attempt to…
Study Shows How a Weightlifting Regimen Can Boost Your Longevity
If you’ve ever thought about giving weightlifting a try, now might be a good time to start. The Mayo Clinic reports numerous benefits that include stronger muscles, increased bone strength,…
Is being underweight a requirement for having an eating disorder?
All of us can relate to having some insecurities about our bodies, which is quite normal. A problem arises when our insecurities become so loud that they affect our thoughts…
