In recent years, compression boots have surged in popularity among athletes and fitness enthusiasts. These high-tech recovery tools are designed to improve blood flow, reduce muscle soreness, and expedite recovery, making them an invaluable addition to any training regimen. Here,…
Story 1: Emily’s Journey to Weight Loss Background: Emily, a 34-year-old mother of two, struggled with weight gain after her pregnancies. She needed a convenient workout solution at home with a busy schedule and limited time to go to the…
Feeling anxious can make it hard to enjoy life, and it’s not easy to just “fix” being overtaken by a racing reel of negative thoughts by keeping a gratitude journal, or taking deep, cleansing breaths, or whatever else it is…
“Don’t worry, be happy.” This lyrical advice may sound simplistic, but as it turns out, it’s a solid suggestion. Surprisingly, happiness has a huge effect on your health. Being in a bad mood can have quite an adverse effect on…
The word “meditation” derives from a Latin term that means “to ponder,” according to Psychology Today. It’s not known precisely when (or even why) people began to meditate, but the general consensus among experts is that meditation has been in…
In just a few days, we will be ushering in the official start of winter. To many, winter is the least favorite of the seasons, marked by bitter cold temperatures, a growing number of blizzards, and the quintessential shortening of…
The terms “panic attack” and “anxiety attack” are often used interchangeably, but they’re not the same. In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), there is a definition of panic attacks but not anxiety attacks. The book does define anxiety as a…
Like so many people around the world, you might start your day with a beverage that contains caffeine. Found in coffee, tea, chocolate, and many soft drinks, caffeine is the most commonly consumed mind-altering drug (via Cambridge University Press). While…
When anxiety hits, it hits hard. If you’ve ever felt like your whole world was ending in a matter of minutes, you know what we’re talking about. An anxiety attack can last anywhere from a few minutes or a few…
Anxiety disorders affect over 30 percent of the U.S. population at some point in their life. They can range from generalized anxiety disorder to a number of different phobias (via the National Institute of Mental Health). They’re characterized by excessive anxiety…