As we approached the ride’s bright red, blue, and yellow sign – promising we would experience thrills and amazement – the wait time counter moved from 30 to 50 minutes. We took a few moments to decide if it would be…
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We all want to stay in shape (or we should), but most people believe that being healthy has to involve a long complicated list of things to do and not to do. They’re right to an…
Mathematically speaking, weight loss is a simple equation. Approximately 3500 calories equals one pound of body weight. Eat less. Exercise more. Lose weigh. Either way, by taking in less calories than you burn, you will lose weight. So if losing weight…
If you suspect the person is experiencing ADHD, use this symptom checklist to better determine. Read: Back to Basics, Child Therapy The American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) considers it necessary that the following be present before diagnosing a child with ADHD: The behaviors…
Spring Break is over and you feel rejuvenated, then reality hits you like a ton of bricks. You realize that you papers out of the wazoo and that each are due with deadlines that leave no room to breath. You’re struggling to find a way…
Do I need therapy? What are the signs of needing therapy? Have you ever stopped and thought, “Do I need to see a therapist?” A lot of people have the big misconception that you only seek therapy during the middle of a life crisis: a…
If you think you have ADHD, you are not alone.” Thriveworks ADHD Testing: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, can affect young and old lives — from personal to professional. There is a common misconception that ADHD is…
Are we in Control? Or do our brains run the show? The question is a matter of hot debate, as research suggests that our choices may be subject to our own biology. For instance, the brain’s frontal lobes, which are crucial for emotional regulation and self-control, are…
You’ve heard of the Atkins diet, and even the South Beach diet, but have you heard of the OMG Diet? A new weight loss program, with some interesting rules, has people in the medical community thinking WTF? The diet is detailed in the book “Six Weeks To OMG: Get Skinnier…
Interesting College Eating Disorder Statistics Eating disorders are illnesses in which victims suffer severe disturbances in their eating behaviors and related…
This is a heavier article than most of our self-help and life coaching topics. However, we thought it was well done (Provided…
An APA (American Psychological Association) Study recently addressed the question of whether marriage helps or hinders the health of women. This is…
