DON'T EVER GIVE UP
Q&A — Neuroscientist Beatriz Luna Teens can have excellent executive function — just not all the time Adolescents’ brains are highly capable, if inconsistent, during this critical age of exploration and development. They are also acutely tuned into rewards. By Emily Underwood The ability to set a goal and pursue it without […]
2023-04-25 Pain, Hope, and Science Collide as Athletes Turn to Magic Mushrooms Markian Hawryluk and Kevin Van Valkenburg, ESPN If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741. […]
Depression and Neurotransmitters By D.Y.A.N.A Editorial Team Depression is a complex mental disorder that can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetics, life experiences, and environmental factors. One of the major theories about the underlying causes of depression involves imbalances in brain chemicals, or neurotransmitters. Neurotransmitters are chemicals that transmit […]
Everything Happens For A Reason Part 1 By Maika Maï Why didn’t I listen to my Intuition? “I believe in intuitions and inspirations…I sometimes FEEL that I am right. I do not KNOW that I am.” ― Albert Einstein Everything seemed to be going perfectly fine until that day came, an argument over the […]
2023-04-24 Lose Weight, Gain Huge Debt: NY Provider Has Sued More Than 300 Patients Who Had Bariatric Surgery Fred Schulte, KFF Health News Seven months after Lahavah Wallace’s weight loss operation, a New York bariatric surgery practice sued her, accusing her of “intentionally” failing to pay nearly $18,000 of her bill. Long Island […]
6 Steps to Get Better Sleep and Improve Heart Health (Family Features) There’s more to maintaining a healthy heart than just eating right and exercising regularly. While these practices play an important role in both cardiovascular and overall health and well-being, getting a good night’s sleep is also key. “Getting a good night’s sleep every […]
Music and Mental Health By D.Y.A.N.A Editorial Team Music has been a significant part of human civilization for thousands of years, and it has played a crucial role in enhancing mental health and well-being. Across different cultures and time periods, people have used music as a way to soothe their […]
2023-04-23 California’s Medicaid Experiment Spends Money to Save Money — And Help the Homeless Angela Hart SAN DIEGO — Sporting a bright smile and the polished Super Bowl ring he won as a star NFL player in the late 1980s, Craig McEwen doesn’t fit the archetype of someone teetering on the brink of […]
Recipe Sunday 2023-04-23 We feel, and studies suggest, that cooking can be a form of therapy for many. On Sunday, we post recipes for those looking for new ways to diversify their cookbooks (we do not get paid for this). —Editorial Team. A Tasty Meal for a Heart-Healthy Summer (Family Features) […]
Sunday’s Jokes 2023-04-23 Some say laughter is the best medicine, so, on Sundays, we post some jokes to hopefully brighten your day. – Editorial Team. Please note that Sunday’s jokes is no longer archived and is updated every week. Why did the cookie go to therapy? Because it was feeling crummy about being […]