Fast Food Affects More Than Just Your Waistline
Fast Food Affects More Than Just Your Waistline You might have seen a post shared on Facebook that McDonald’s is getting rid of their famous Big Mac, as well as other popular menu items like their apple pie and even the ability to ‘super-size’ your meal. While it’s true that this billion-dollar fast food staple . . . . Continue Reading
New Research Links the Ability to Forgive With Better Physical Ability
You may have heard various famous sayings about forgiveness. One, in particular, come to mind: “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” – Mahatma Gandhi I always figured that weak and strong in this quote were figurative; turns out that Gandhi might have been onto something more tangible when he . . . . Continue Reading
Touch-Screens Training Our Minds with Our Thumbs
It’s been brought to the forefront before, the dependent nature developed through constant smartphone and social media usage, but it’s also come to light that using touch-screens has a way of actually re-shaping the way our brain works, and continually using our thumbs may re-shape our minds. The flexibility of the human brain and how . . . . Continue Reading
Woman Challenges Wisconsin’s “Cocaine Mom” Law
A Wisconsin citizen, Sara Ainsworth plans to challenge the state’s so-called “Cocaine Mom” law, a 16-year-old law that allows authorities to detain and force pregnant women into treatment on suspicion of drug and alcohol abuse. She is filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Madison and is being supported by the National Advocates . . . . Continue Reading
You Might Be a Feminist If…
Feminist. Somehow, that’s become a dirty word. Mostly due to a backlash from the male population who probably feel somehow threatened, many people perceive feminists as man-hating, masculine, angry women. This is clearly demonstrated in one of the popular anti-feminist movement terms: “femi-nazi.” What’s surprising to me is that there are women out there . . . . Continue Reading
Rehab for the Holidays: The Best Gift for Yourself and Your Loved Ones
Being in rehab for the holidays probably sounds like the last place you want to be but, hear me out. Spending the holidays in rehab instead of with your loved ones is the best thing you could ever do for yourself because you are investing in a very precious asset: YOU. By being in . . . . Continue Reading
The Role of Family Therapy in Substance Abuse Treatment
Family therapy recognizes that the dynamics of a family need to be addressed when one of its members is in need of treatment, such as for mental illness or substance abuse – or both. Family therapy may also be called couple and family therapy, marriage and family therapy, family systems therapy, and family counseling. It’s . . . . Continue Reading
Serotonin and Addiction: Is a New Treatment Approach Around the Corner?
A new study has found a direct correlation between the brain chemical serotonin and drug addiction; a new understanding that could potentially lead to a revolutionary approach in addiction treatment. The research was conducted by a PhD student, Sarah Bradbury, who will be receiving the prestigious advanced degree this week in Psychology, found that the . . . . Continue Reading
13 Life Lessons for Our Daughters
James Brown had a popular song called “It’s a man’s world.” And, even though he recorded it back in 1966, girls today still need to know that they have just as much of a claim to stake in this world as boys do. Here are 13 life lessons for our daughters. #1. Enjoy your own . . . . Continue Reading
13 Hacks to Becoming a Morning Person
If you’re a night owl, chances are you just don’t *get* morning people. Well, with a little dedication and action, you, too, can learn to be more energetic and spritely in the morning. Here are 13 hacks to becoming a morning person. 1. Practice good sleep hygiene One of the best ways to ensure . . . . Continue Reading