Stress can harm your appetite, making it difficult to find the motivation to eat—even when your stomach is empty and rumbling. Stress, whether caused by work pressure, relationship issues, or looming deadlines, can suppress your appetite or cause symptoms such as nausea, making … [Read more...] about Struggling to maintain your appetite in the face of excessive stress? These 3 tips will help
Mental health
Overcoming loneliness: 4 ways to make real connections and build community
Have you ever considered how your brain interprets loneliness? Surprisingly, it recognizes it as a threat. Loneliness is more than simply a passing mood; it is a major risk factor for a variety of health problems. Loneliness can have serious consequences for our health, including … [Read more...] about Overcoming loneliness: 4 ways to make real connections and build community
5 small and practical ways to support a friend through depression
When a loved one is struggling with depression, it's easy to feel helpless. However, you do not need to be a therapist to make a significant difference. According to Boston-based therapist and depression specialist Alexandra Vlahakes, PsyD, "There are things you, as a friend, can … [Read more...] about 5 small and practical ways to support a friend through depression
Feeling the gym blues? 7 strategies to kick your body comparison habit
You've prepared for that sizzling aerobic dancing class and are looking forward to crushing your workout. Unfortunately, the gym becomes an unanticipated battleground for self-doubt. How do you recapture the joy of exercise in the face of pressure to conform? The pitfalls of … [Read more...] about Feeling the gym blues? 7 strategies to kick your body comparison habit
Turning the tide after losing your temper: an expert guide at cooling down and bouncing back
Ever had one of those moments where your temper got the best of you, and you ended up unleashing your inner Hulk? We've all been there - a moment of explosive anger that leaves us with lingering guilt and regret. Losing our temper is a part of being human, but the aftermath … [Read more...] about Turning the tide after losing your temper: an expert guide at cooling down and bouncing back