Are You A Failed Flosser? This Will Convince You To Finally Stick To A Routine.
If you feel guilty because you don’t floss your teeth, at least you’re in good company. Studies say that only three in 10 Americans floss regularly, even though it’s the best way to remove up to 80% of the plaque that’s lurking between your teeth. Yes, regular tooth brushing is important, but so is flossing, […]
Why We Text ‘LOL’ When A Situation Couldn’t Be Less Laughable
Do you ever feel the urge to type “LOL” after trauma dumping, complaining about your co-worker or some other situation in which you’re definitely not laughing out loud? I mean, really, if I had a dollar for every time I typed “LOL” or “haha” with a blank face, I would have … a lot of […]
These Quick Hacks Can Snap You Out Of A Bad Mood
Moods are a part of life, and while it’s normal to feel down sometimes, it is never pleasant and likely isn’t how you want to feel for much of the day. While you can’t just tell yourself to feel better, you can change the thoughts and behaviors that help influence your mood, according to Ruth […]
These Quick Hacks Can Snap You Out Of A Bad Mood
Moods are a part of life, and while it’s normal to feel down sometimes, it is never pleasant and likely isn’t how you want to feel for much of the day. While you can’t just tell yourself to feel better, you can change the thoughts and behaviors that help influence your mood, according to Ruth […]
This Is Your Body On A 10-Minute Walk
It can feel intimidating to commit to an ongoing fitness plan, especially one that meets recommended guidelines in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you should perform moderate physical activity for 150 minutes weekly — for example, five days in which you get 30 minutes of exercise. And walking, specifically […]
Opinion | Ode to the Paper Chart
Oh how I miss the feel of your thick spine, so wide I could barely grasp you with my oddly small hands. Wrist cocked, an awkward drag ensued from rack to desk, your heft landing with a thump under fluorescent lights on the laminate desk. I scooted into the low chair and dove in with […]
Time Flies By Faster As We Get Older. Here’s Why.
For many people, 2022 went by in a blink ― doesn’t it feel like it was just January? But for others, especially children, last year’s holidays may seem like eons ago. There’s a reason why you may feel like the years moved slowly when you were a kid, but zoom by now. Experts say our […]
Opinion | ‘I Really Feel We Need the Human Data’: What We Heard This Week
“I really feel we need the human data.” — Pablo Sanchez, MD, of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, who cast the only vote against recommending the new bivalent boosters due to the lack of clinical trial data. “It could cause a lot of anxiety in people.” — Sean McGann, MD, an emergency physician […]
How To Survive Suicidal Thoughts, From People Who Have Been There
Surviving suicidal thoughts can feel impossible and never-ending. It’s so easy to get stuck in that dark hole and feel like there’s no other choice. First and foremost, therapy and medication can be crucial for people experiencing these thoughts or other struggles — but what about when that’s not enough? What about the nights you […]
‘Fake It Till You Make It’ Isn’t Just A Cliché. It’s Backed By Science.
The phrase “fake it till you make it” can feel like a cliché, but there’s some value to this idea in the mental health field. The expression is often evoked in describing the concept of behavioral activation ― a useful tool in managing conditions like depression and anxiety. But what exactly is this approach, and […]