Glancing in the mirror from time to time to check your physical appearance, stepping on a scale, and focusing on a healthy diet and exercise regimen are all part of staying aware of your physical condition and maintaining good health. However, when those check-ins and...
Have you noticed the difference in how you feel when you start your day scrolling on your phone in bed compared to going for a walk in the fresh air? Have you noticed a change in your mood when you go to the gym after work, instead of heading to the couch to watch a...
Nearly 5.7 million U.S. adults are affected by bipolar disorder (sometimes referred to as manic-depressive disorder). Key Points Those living with bipolar disorder often require lifelong treatment. Symptoms include depression, severe mood swings, and hypomania....
Your chronic pain makes daily life hard to manage. Small tasks seem like milestones, and by the time night rolls around, you’re tossing and turning from the aches and discomfort. The morning comes, and you’re irritable from the lack of sleep, which leads...
HAVING A BABY IS AN AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE, BUT IT CAN TRIGGER A RANGE OF POWERFUL EMOTIONS FROM EXCITEMENT AND JOY TO FEAR AND ANXIETY. The birth of a baby can also result in something unexpected: depression. It is not uncommon for most new moms to...
Seasons bring a lot of change to nature—whether it’s spring, summer, fall, or winter. Nature and animals alike undergo many transitions: fallen leaves, hibernation, blooming flowers, and extra sunshine. Like nature, we humans are also influenced by seasonal...