Where are you on the Big Five? Psychologists use the Five-Factor Model to describe elements of your personality using five traits, according to Psych Central. One factor is extraversion, which describes how you respond to social situations. Agreeableness is how…
Menopause brings on a number of changes, like adjustments to your menstrual cycle, hot flashes, and sleep troubles, according to the National Institute on Aging (NIA). Many of these changes aren’t welcome changes, and unfortunately, your mood might get disrupted,…
If someone asked you to list the things that you’re grateful for, what would you say? Maybe you would say that you’re grateful for your family, your friends, the ability to read and write, or the roof over your head.…
Many women can attest to the myriad of symptoms that may accompany ovulation, whether the symptoms are physical or mental. Ovulation is the process that happens when ovaries release a mature egg that is ready to be fertilized, signaled by…
In a world where people are so focused on their physical appearance, it’s normal for someone to feel insecure about their weight from time to time. For some individuals, however, their body weight insecurities can take over their lives, and…
Depression can make you feel guilty, hopeless, or irritable. You might feel depression in your body through aches and pains. Depression might disrupt your sleep or change your appetite. It’s not just temporary. According to the National Institute of Mental…
The pandemic not only took a toll on our physical health, but it also affected our mental health. According to the World Health Organization, anxiety and depression saw a 25% spike in 2020. It’s likely no surprise that a combination…
All of the sudden, you start to get a bad feeling. Dread, worry, and psychological concerns begin to fill your body with tension and your mind with uncomfortable thoughts. Your heart may even begin to race as a tight sensation…
Are you an apple or a pear? According to WebMD, where you tend to store most of your body fat can tell you a lot about how much visceral fat you might have. If you carry most of your fat around…
When you are born, you inherit your parents’ physical features and genetics. In fact, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) says you even inherit some of their intellectual potential. But you can also inherit traumas passed down through generations from…