Parenthood bears the pressure of teaching another human how to be, well, human. This can be scary, to say the least: whether you’re a mother or a father, your greatest hope is that you raise…
Mental Health
Many mothers choose to breastfeed their babies, due to its powerful health benefits. For example, the antibodies in breast milk have proven to help babies fight off harmful viruses and…
Humans are innately social creatures—we rely on one another to survive and naturally seek companionship. Still, some of us are more social than others. One person may receive greater fulfillment from a night out with…
My biggest goal for 2018 is to simply have better days, weeks, months, and in turn, an amazing year. Now, in order to reach this goal, I’ve incorporated a few new practices into my lifestyle:…
New research from the University of Western Australia explores why those with eating disorders (and those without) may perceive their body as bigger or smaller than it really is. According to the study “Past visual…
Every couple faces their distinct difficulties, but one of the most common issues seen in relationships is jealousy. This was a huge problem in my most recent relationship: my partner…
Some people believe that therapy is a lost cause. Others believe the very opposite, that therapy is a magical fix-all. And still, others fall somewhere in between: hesitant but hopeful of its rumored healing power….
When I was in grade school, the idea of being athletic and smart was inconceivable. You were either good at sports or you were a book nerd who aced all their tests—at least, in the…
Pete and Debbie used to be a model couple—but these days, they’re having trouble maintaining that status. Debbie is caught up in a theft at her boutique, while Pete struggles to keep his new record…
We all understand stress to be harmful, but to what degree? Many of us suffer from the exhaustion that comes with stress, as well as its negative effect on our…
Every couple faces adversity—whether its infidelity, jealousy, insecurity, abuse, a combination of the four, or something different entirely. In any given case, what’s most important is not the difficulty at hand, but how one addresses…
Some people are cranky before they’ve had their morning coffee. Others can’t function until they’ve stepped into a scolding hot shower. Me? I’m rocking and rolling from the get-go—as long…
