It is no surprise that with all the bad things happening in the world, depression rates are increasing. Almost 20% of adults in the US have experienced depression disorder in the last year. I know there are countless things affecting my mental health right now. With the global rise in...
I think that we can all agree that being a student is not easy. Whether you’re in middle school, high school, college, or at another level of higher education, being a student presents many challenges that don’t really come with an instruction manual on how to navigate. Instead, you’re presented...
Trust me, we all know the iconic slogan “Red Bull gives you wings” —but I’m 100% confident that the slogan wasn’t meant to be taken literally. Energy drinks give you strength, energy, and dopamine boosts, but they can also give you anxiety, digestive issues, and cardiac troubles. The growing dependence...
The topic of nutrition has been in American politics for decades. In a society that struggles with obesity and other food-related health conditions, figuring out proper guidelines for healthy eating has been a major concern for many administrations. It came as no surprise when the federal nutrition policy was changed...
Everyone loves them–doctors, wellness gurus, the people on TikTok trying to sell you anything they can. Supplements are an amazing way to receive vitamins and minerals we are deficient in without having to go to extreme lengths. We can find them at almost every major retailer, Walmart, Target, CVS, etc....
A dainty studio, candles burning, soft music–the yoga mat is spread and the instructor is guiding through meditative movement for relaxation. Class was expensive, but the feeling received is worth every penny spent. We associate yoga as a special occasion for when the world feels a little heavier, but becoming...
There has always been an issue with individuals relying on the Internet for medical advice, using websites such as WebMD or Wikipedia to diagnose themselves digitally. However, with TikTok blowing up in recent years, the problem has become worse and worse. Many medical professionals do utilize TikTok in order to...
Social media influencers are the celebrities of the digital world, having the attention of millions of people across the world when they post online. These influencers typically have a certain topic or subject they make most of their post about, with common examples being political commentators, news reporters, and lifestyle...
When mental health days are discussed, it’s often thought of as optional. People might even go as far as to think of taking one as lazy or indulging some selfish desire. In reality, these days are essential to our own well-being. It’s so important to know when to take a...
Everyone talks about using balance in our lives like it’s so easy to accomplish, a clear and straight line we can walk without problem. You have to eat healthy but don’t be afraid to indulge, exercise but make sure you rest and work hard but make time for your social...
Recently, I’ve come to terms with the fact that while eating healthy is one thing, loving junk food is another. My attempts to find a balance between the two are a constant struggle, admittedly full of defeat more often than not. While most of us are well aware we should be eating...
We live in a world that praises always having something to do. If you’re not working or moving in some sort of productive way at all times, people look at you like you’re lazy. Hear me out: what if the key to being more productive, creative and mentally healthy is...
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