Tag: "mental health" Articles
September 1, 2023
Why do so many of us feel such a connection to the cause? The American Cancer Society estimates, in the US, 41% of men and 39% of women will develop cancer during their lifetime....
August 29, 2023
Karena Dawn became a popular fixture in people’s living rooms when Tone It Up’s fitness classes became exceptionally popular during lockdown. Dawn still co-owns the company, that also sells nutrition products and has an...
June 1, 2023
When we think of elite athletes’ visions of statuesque physiques and robust physical health, come to mind. But what about mental health? Perhaps in the haze of amazement and kinesiological wonder we feel over...
May 18, 2023
We all know that low-quality foods lead to bad health. What few of us stop to consider is that low-quality mental foods lead to bad mental health, too. Food serves as an input to...
May 9, 2023
We’re ramping up for the dog days of summer, but despite the oppressive heat, even we Texans seem to walk a little lighter this time of year — and have a little more fun. ...
April 7, 2023
Designing green spaces takes more than aesthetics into consideration; it keeps our mental health in mind. Study after study has shown that exposure to green space can benefit our mental health, reducing our risk...
March 1, 2023
Since 2009, the National Service Animal Registry has helped around 115, 832 animals become registered as emotional support animals — and this trend only continues to grow. With an increasingly stressful, fearful and overwhelming...
February 8, 2023
Navigating mental health is already full of complexities and when you pair that with the effects of different life stages, it gets even more complicated. Thankfully, there are a growing number of options for...
January 21, 2023
There are two competing realities when it comes to technology and mental health. First, the need for quality mental health treatment has exploded in recent years. Even before the pandemic, the U.S. consistently saw...
January 6, 2023
The corporate culture of hyper-productivity is on its way out; for many, it’s been a long time coming. The hybrid work model that dominated during the pandemic might be here to stay. Studies show...
September 1, 2022
Cats can get a bad rap from people who are not familiar with them, but cat owners realize just how special they are. Our feline friends are fun to have around and make excellent...
June 15, 2022
The weather finally decided to cooperate, turning beautiful once again. Why not celebrate spring’s return by heading to your nearest natural area for a hike? You’ll do more than work your quads and hamstrings...
June 1, 2022
In 1994, the Northridge earthquake struck the city of Los Angeles at 4:30 a.m., causing a citywide power outage. Shortly after, the surrounding observatories received numerous calls from spooked residents claiming to see an...
January 26, 2022
Life is too short not to live it to the fullest. No matter your age, it is never too late to pick up a new hobby, build new friendships, follow a dream or discover...
January 5, 2022
Let’s face it. The last two years have been tough for many. As a therapist, I’m aware of how many people in our community have been struggling with mental health issues. Depression has loomed...
January 1, 2022
“I can tell you that I have calls that I’m never going to forget. Faces that will always stick with me, and patients that have been on my mind for years. This is one...
January 1, 2022
The pandemic has certainly created some challenges and obstacles to maintaining a healthy lifestyle for many people. With social distancing measures in place beginning in 2020, our schedules and sense of normalcy were disrupted,...
January 1, 2022
Burnout affects everyone, no matter what job you have. However, medical professionals have more intense professional lives. You have to balance constant emergency cases, unhappy patients and potential bad outcomes. The long hours and...
