When we think of seasonal depression, we usually associate the lower emotional states with the cold, gray weather. However, studies show that anxiety and depression are at high points in April, according to Psychology Today...
The journey to weight loss through bariatric surgery is a life-changing experience. Individuals who have struggled with their weight and accompanying health issues for years suddenly find themselves living a new, healthier...
We all have habits. They are part of our daily lives. A habit is a repeated action that becomes an automatic behavior, with little to no thought. From getting out of bed and brushing our teeth to what and when we eat, these...
Many people have heard of eating disorders but are not aware of how dangerous they can be. Eating disorders are the third most common chronic illness in adolescents, behind asthma and diabetes. They affect people of all age...
Food is fuel for our bodies. But it’s also much more than that. Food is often featured in celebrations and family or...
When a person’s weight is higher than what is typically recognized as healthy for their height, that person is...
If people only ate when their bodies were truly in need of fuel, otherwise known as food, many of us would not become...
BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a calculation that uses a person’s height and weight to identify a weight category...
We don’t often think about brain health. But research continues to demonstrate that it’s just as important to pay...
If you search for the term “self-compassion” online, you will easily receive over a million results. The concept is...
Kids are diving into two months of summer fun — an extended recess, if you like. Their vacation visions might include...
Most pet owners would probably agree that having a pet is a joy. There’s a special bond that develops between an animal...
Our work lives account for a good deal of our waking hours. Forty or more each week are often spent with the people at...
Do you find yourself dealing with competing priorities, social media channels that never stop, and the pressure to...