Over the years, we’ve all heard of the many benefits of exercise, which include toning up, losing weight, building muscle, heart health, having more stamina, etc. These alone…
There is a clear link between your dietary choices and your health. What you put in your mouth can have significant implications for your brain and mental health…
Like a thick velvety headband, the somatosensory cortex arcs across the top of the brain from just above one ear to the other. I fell in love with the…
Your brain automatically hangs onto the bad. A snarky comment from a colleague, someone breaking in front of you in line, or a small criticism from your spouse…
Does being poor impact your brain, or are people with decreased cognitive ability poor? Some people may have strong opinions on the above question. Probably broadly along political…
Tragically, another school mass shooting just occurred in the U.S. It’s natural for mental health experts to assist the youngsters and their families to help deal with the…
When you think of self-care, bubble baths, massages, your favorite foods, and binge-watching Netflix all day might come to mind. While those things can be occasional ingredients of…
There’s no doubt about it. Our modern lifestyles are not good for our brains. With restaurant food delivered to your door 24/7, never-ending dings and digital screens, 70-hour…
More than one-third of American adults view social media as harmful to their mental health, according to a new survey from the American Psychiatric Association. Just 5% view social…
Mental health in America was declining long before COVID-19 hit. A year later, it’s at an alarming low. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in…
In the past, it was taught and accepted that the brain was the only organ in the human body that was “immune privileged” meaning it lacked any direct…