5 Common Misconceptions about Antidepressants
I’ll be honest, the first time I heard about someone close to me taking antidepressants, I responded with an uninformed misconception. While I was empathetic towards the situation, having dealt with depression and anxiety issues myself, I assumed taking the medication was a quick-fix solution. You had to be tough in this world, right? Taking . . . . Continue Reading
Could Money Help Pregnant Women Quit Smoking?
Could financial incentives help pregnant women stop smoking? Apparently so, according to recent research. For the last three decades, finding effective smoking cessation strategies for pregnant women have become a public health priority. This is especially critical in vulnerable populations. Now, there seems to be one treatment strategy that is proving to be the most efficient . . . . Continue Reading
Could a Cookbook Help Those Struggling With Eating Disorders?
A cookbook for eating disorder recovery? As someone who struggled with eating disorders, the entire concept sparked my interest. Francesca Baker, 29, recently created a cookbook to help people who have suffered eating disorders overcome food anxiety. The book is titled, Eating & Living: Recipes for Recovery and alongside each recipe will feature stories of . . . . Continue Reading
How Surfing Can Help in Recovery
In recovery, the stress of everyday life can be overwhelming. Whether we experience family, financial or work-related stress, sometimes it ‘s nice to have a release. That’s why some recovering addicts turn to surfing for a release. Those who surf find it helps them think more clearly, examine problems and find solutions. Despite the few . . . . Continue Reading
Alexa PenaVega Opens Up About Bulimia Recovery
Take it from me, eating disorders are no joke. Eating disorders like bulimia wreak havoc on the body months, even years into recovery. Still, recovering from an eating disorder is such an enormous gift of health to your body. That’s why, Alexa PenaVega, known for her role in Spy Kids and a recent stint in . . . . Continue Reading
The Unfortunate Decline in Responsive Communication
Looking for a roommate over the past few months has motivated me to delve into the decline of responsive communication. From my experience, the unresponsiveness of potential roommates, whom I had already acquired rapports with, grew increasingly frustrating. Suddenly, I found myself pondering the psychology behind the decline in responsive communication. I desired to understand the reasoning behind it all. What . . . . Continue Reading
4 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Your Willpower
Willpower can be an incredibly hard thing to maintain, especially when you are surrounded by temptation. When your willpower is depleted, it makes it difficult to always make the right decisions. However, learning the tools to self-control helps you in achieving those milestones you always wanted. Fortunately, there are techniques that help in . . . . Continue Reading
Coffee Shown to Reduce Risk of Liver Cirrhosis
Nothing beats a cup of coffee in the morning. In fact, millions of Americans start their workday with a cup of Joe; however most of them are not drinking coffee to reduce the effects of excessive drinking. Yet, believe it or not, a new study claims that drinking at least two cups of coffee can . . . . Continue Reading
Preventing Teen Drug Abuse: 3 Steps to Safeguard Your Home
It has been estimated that two-thirds of teens who abuse prescription medicine get them from friends, family, and acquaintances. Even worse, many teens report their first experience with drugs coming from the family medicine cabinet. As the prescription drug epidemic continues to become a major topic of discussion, another issue needs to be address: how . . . . Continue Reading
Paris Jackson Reveals Struggle with Alcoholism and Fame
Paris Jackson, the 17-year old daughter of the late Michael Jackson, recently took a stand against the negativity on her Instagram. She expressed her thoughts about the outlandish requests and expectations she felt from fans. In the process, she revealed that she attends Alcoholic Anonymous meetings regularly. In the now-deleted Instagram post, she wrote: “This . . . . Continue Reading