Health and Wellness
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...
We talk a lot about eating healthy, exercising and sleeping well. I can’t remember a single health class I’ve taken that doesn’t go over these things, let alone videos you see on your phone or advertisements in the media. One of the simplest ways to take care of yourself but...
In a recent survey conducted by Gallup Poll that was published this Tuesday, the obesity rate for adults in the United States went down from its record high. In 2022, 40% of adults in the United States were obese, but in 2025, that rate had shifted to 37%. As part...
When people think of anxiety, they picture panic attacks or someone who looks noticeably stressed out. That’s normally what’s pictured on the TV, so it’s often what people associate it with. Sometimes anxiety can hide behind our achievements though. It can show itself through the person that never takes a...
For a long time, men have been told to be strong and to handle things on their own. They can’t cry or talk about their feelings without being seen as weak. In reality, it’s not weak; it’s normal. We all go through hard times and emotions like stress, sadness and...
I love my daily walk. It’s not some big power-walking moment. I’m not speed-walking in matching athleisure while listening to an inspirational podcast. Most days, I’m just walking around the neighborhood in my worn out Adidas, listening to sad music like the main character in a film. Don’t get me...
For those unaware, as of October 1st, the United States federal government has been shut down temporarily as the democratic and republican congress members have refused to pass a funding resolution. As a result of this shutdown, the government has suspended funding for all non-essential government-funded services. Meanwhile, essential services...
Every major sporting event, from televised football games to grassroots skateboarding competitions features them. Banners, commercials and star athletes all proclaim the same message: The secret to peak performance is a brightly colored can of liquid energy. These beverages, packed with a potent brew of caffeine, sugar and artificial stimulants...
We’re obsessed with wellness. Influencers preach morning meditation, companies push mindfulness apps and the spa industry is booming. We celebrate physical and mental health as key to a good life. So why in an age of self-care does hustle culture still dominate? The simple truth is we haven’t replaced the...
