When you think of an eating disorder, you might imagine someone who’s very thin and struggles to maintain their weight. But eating disorders are more complex than that. One such eating disorder is bulimia, which is characterized by cycles of…
The stresses and worries of the modern lifestyle — bills, technology, work, and other long-term stressors — can weigh heavy on the mind. Healthline reports that people are more stressed out today than they were before the turn of the century…
When thinking of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), many people picture the disorder in children. Although some individuals are diagnosed with ADHD when they are children, the disorder can persist into adulthood. Approximately 2.5% of adults live with the disorder,…
A global pandemic, international conflict, and rising inflation — these are just some of the reasons why stress levels are spiking, according to a 2022 poll by the American Psychological Association. Throw in personal stressors like difficult family dynamics or…
Stress is our body’s protective response to something dangerous. You’ll feel your heart race, blood pressure rise, and breath rate increase. You might even feel it in your muscles and your gut. In our exclusive interview with health psychologist and…
Believe it or not, your toxic workplace could actually be harming your mental and physical health. According to a recent report from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, chronic stress, low wages, discrimination, harassment, overwork, and long commutes can all help…
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition (via Biological Psychiatry). No one knows exactly what causes and drives the illness, though researchers have continued to investigate its origins. People with OCD can spend hours each day performing…
Procrastinating is very common. While it doesn’t necessarily cause damage, it can lead to trouble or may be an indicator of other issues that need to be addressed. So why does procrastination occur? We all know procrastination is putting off…
Joanna Teplin and Clea Shearer of The Home Edit — a Netflix show that stars the duo helping celebrities declutter their homes — have had quite a year. In February 2022, Reese Witherspoon’s production company, Hello Sunshine, announced via Twitter that they were…
Exercise offers a plethora of physical, mental, and emotional benefits, from mood support to better sleep (per Mayo Clinic). A 2017 study in General Hospital Psychiatry found that 12 weeks of moderate-intensity cardio exercise helped ease obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptom…