When you are young, there’s a sense of embarrassment that arises when you can’t grow a beard. This becomes more pronounced, naturally, when everyone around you manages to sport some decent stubble while you’re left looking clean-shaven. As you grow…
It goes without saying that the events of the pandemic changed the world. Between mask mandates, vaccination debates, work-from-home protocols, and inflation continuously on the rise, a lot has changed over the past two years. Consequently, your brain has changed,…
High blood pressure — or hypertension — has become an epidemic, affecting 47% of adults within the United States alone (per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Aptly nicknamed the silent killer, hypertension was the primary cause of death for…
It’s not uncommon to display (at least) some narcissistic characteristics every so often — too much, however, and it might make you (or those around you) question if you have narcissistic personality disorder (per PyschCentral). And a report published in…
When you hear about borderline personality disorder (BPD), you may think about Glenn Close’s character in “Fatal Attraction.” While depictions of the diagnosis in the media have produced captivating depictions, the characterization isn’t always correct. Borderline personality disorder is not…
Most people have experienced days when they felt blue and didn’t want to get out of bed. For those living with depression, these days are a common occurrence. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), over 8% of U.S.…
Eating disorders are complex and potentially life-threatening, making the need for adequate treatment critical. But for some, getting treatment for an eating disorder might be harder than for others. Eating disorders (EDs) are serious illnesses characterized by a preoccupation with…
Exercise is often prescribed as one of the solutions to a host of challenging problems. Feeling lethargic? Exercise. Getting over a breakup? Exercise. Dealing with mental health concerns? Exercise. And for good reason. Clinical psychologist Dr. Nancy B. Irwin told Well+Good that…
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to fall into the trap of labeling yourself as lazy when you struggle to muster the energy or motivation to complete tasks. However, there’s a critical distinction between laziness and burnout. According to a…
Many people believe the common myth that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) only affects veterans who have returned from war. In reality, anyone who experiences extreme life trauma is at risk of developing PTSD. While the specific cause of PTSD is…