Health

The Most Common Issues Women Bring Up In Therapy

While women are not a monolith, many experience social pressure and cultural expectations (such as being told what not to wear by a controlling partner, or the pressure to have children). These questions are often asked in a safe space…

5 Things Doctors Always Do To Avoid Getting Sick At The Holidays

Cases of respiratory illnesses such as influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus are expected to surge as holiday travel and gatherings increase. After all, these viruses spread best when people gather indoors and in close proximity to each other. While…

Warning Stroke: What It Is And Symptoms To Look For

Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States, affecting nearly 800,000 people each year. On average, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds in the country. These numbers are shocking and scary, especially for people with a…

Why You Should Stop Saying ‘Committed Suicide’

Your words matter, especially when it comes to mental health. There is a sentence you may not know. Is it particularly outrageous? “Killed himself.” Whether in the news (see the headlines after the Parkland, Florida, student and father of a…

How to Adapt Your Body to Less Sleep

In today’s society, sleep always seems to be at the bottom of the list. There is so much work to do and so much fun to have. Breaking the habit of needing 9 hours of sleep can increase productivity and…

3 Key Points to Teach You How to Use Mouthwash

Proper use of mouthwash can freshen breath, prevent tooth decay, and treat gum inflammation. The most important thing is to choose the right mouthwash for you. Use once a day before or after brushing your teeth, or follow your dentist’s…

How to Make Your Weekend Feel Longer

The weekend never feels long enough.Whether it’s a regular two-day weekend or an extended (but somehow still short) three-day weekend, leisure time passes much faster than the workday. While there’s no magic way to truly extend every weekend, there are…

What Oldest Siblings Bring Up Most In Therapy

The words “fiercely independent,” “driven,” “responsible,” and “caregiver” are often used to describe the oldest sibling. From an early age, the eldest one is tasked with caring for his siblings while also being raised by first-time parents, and these experiences…

Improve Liver Function: These 6 Plants Are Powerful

The liver is the body’s main detoxification organ. It not only helps digestion and breakdown of fat but also metabolizes harmful substances, food additives and other toxins in the body. Therefore, keeping the liver clean and reducing the burden on…

3 Tips to Help You Regulate Your Mood and Overcome Stress-Related Insomnia

Modern people often suffer from insomnia. Many people attribute the cause of insomnia to daily routines such as excessive caffeine intake or using mobile phones for too long before going to bed. However, they ignore that psychological factors may be…