Watch any realistic morning routine video from a celebrity, influencer or vlogger and you’ll see one thing most people have in common: They wake up and immediately look at their phones. Morning routines may be different, but that one action is consistent. But this isn’t the healthiest way to start the day. Keep reading to […]
Category Archives: Wellness
Have you ever spent hours scrolling through streaming options only to give up without watching anything? Perhaps you’ve abandoned a shopping cart because you weren’t quite sure if there might be a better deal elsewhere. These seemingly minor moments of indecision are symptoms of decision paralysis, a modern psychological phenomenon often called FOBO or the […]
If you’re the parent of a young child — or know a parent of a young child — you’ve probably heard of gentle parenting. First, there was Montessori learning, then baby-led weaning and now gentle parenting. It’s the latest trend you can’t escape as a parent. In fact, one study found that 75% of millennial […]
While pregnancy is often an exciting time, most women feel at least some anxiousness over the upcoming changes. Whether it’s a first pregnancy or a fifth, concerns about health risks, lifestyle changes and shifts in family dynamics are normal. In some cases, pregnancy anxiety goes beyond the occasional jitters when thinking about the uncharted road […]
Oxytocin has been used in treating a wide variety of conditions, ranging from labor and delivery to anxiety, autism, obesity, and more. Now, it is available in a convenient new format: nasal spray. But can you take oxytocin? And, is it true that oxytocin nasal spray works for anxiety? Oxytocin nasal spray is a relatively […]
Has work gotten hard lately? Are you suddenly struggling with meeting deadlines or keeping up with your daily responsibilities? You might be feeling lazy when the lack of motivation sets in, especially as your to-do list keeps growing. However, there could be more to your emotional state than just laziness. Burnout and laziness both often […]
Mental health crises can be devastating to those going through them. If you or a loved one is at risk, recognizing the biggest signs that someone might be dealing with a mental health challenge is critical. The first step in identifying warning signs is knowing what they are and how they present themselves. Here’s what […]
Alprazolam (Xanax) is one of the most commonly prescribed anti-anxiety (anxiolytic) drugs in the U.S. Belonging to the benzodiazepine class of anxiolytics, alprazolam medicine is primarily used to treat generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and insomnia caused by anxiety. Although alprazolam is FDA-approved for reducing anxiety and panic disorder, it is also prescribed off-label to […]
When your children are infants, they’re all-consuming. Every waking moment—and many of your sleeping moments—go into nurturing and caring for them. As they get older, they slowly start to gain their independence. The days of parenting are long, but the years fly by before you know it. One day, your youngest child grows up and […]
Grief is a normal part of living that most people experience after a significant loss. If the deceased is a loved one, the anguish and pain can be so intense that normal life functioning and personal well-being suffer. Online grief therapy may be a convenient, practical, and extremely beneficial way to get professional support during […]