One of my favorite neologisms for the 2020s is the phrase “attention span of a goldfish.” It totally hits the nail on the head. Whoever…
Subtle Signs of Depression
We often have an image in our mind of how we think depression looks. We know that prolonged periods of sadness and hopelessness are the…
How Pets Affect Mental Health
It’s finally here! August 26th is International Dog Day. While many pet owners live every day as if it were International Dog Day, this date…
Meditation for Beginners: Getting Started with Meditating
It’s no secret that many people are discovering the benefits of meditation. A report from 2018 showed that about 5% of Americans had some kind…
Understanding Burnout: What it Happens and What to Do About It
It’s been happening for weeks now. You don’t know how to describe it, but everything is just hard. You’re always tired, even when you wake…
Why We Need to Unwind
It’s no secret that Americans’ stress levels are at an all-time high. In fact, our stress has been at an all-time high since 2020 and…
How Sleep Impacts Your Mind and Body
We all know that sleep plays a huge role in maintaining countless bodily functions. It’s how we rest and reset, similar to restarting a computer….
Strain vs. Sprain: What’s the Difference?
There’s usually one of two culprits when it comes to pain, tenderness, and swelling. We’re talking, of course, about strains and sprains. These similarly-named injuries…
Foods That Fight Depression: How Food Makes Mood
At this point, we’re all painfully aware of the adage “you are what you eat.” If we want to stay in shape, the diet we…
How Nature Eases Anxiety
Most researchers won’t come outright and say that modern society causes anxiety in humans. After all, no one wants to hear that the last two…