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Relax. The Dog-tor Will See You Now

Relax. The Dog-tor Will See You Now

A visit with a friendly dog may be just what the doctor ordered for patients coming to the hospital for emergency care. Patients in the emergency room who spent just 10 minutes...

Body Image: Definition, How It Affects Health and Well-Being, and When It’s a Problem

Body Image: Definition, How It Affects Health and Well-Being, and When It’s a Problem

Having a negative body image can lead to serious physical and mental health problems. But you can take steps to improve yours.How do you feel about your body? What do you see...

Reasons to be cheerful: optimists live longer, says study

Reasons to be cheerful: optimists live longer, says study

People who have a rosy outlook on the world may live healthier, longer lives because they have fewer stressful events to cope with, new research suggests. Scientists found that...

Sleep Patterns: What Are They and How Do They Impact Your Health?

Sleep Patterns: What Are They and How Do They Impact Your Health?

Do you get enough sleep? Even if you’re getting the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night, are you getting quality sleep? Millions of Americans are being robbed of...

Applied neuroscience needs a task force to craft effective governance

Applied neuroscience needs a task force to craft effective governance

In the United States alone, more than 100 million people are affected by at least one neurological disease. These conditions, which range from Alzheimer’s disease to depression...

‘It Changed My Life Completely’: How Internet Disconnection Improved Selena Gomez’ Personal Connections And Mental Wellbeing

‘It Changed My Life Completely’: How Internet Disconnection Improved Selena Gomez’ Personal Connections And Mental Wellbeing

When Selena Gomez recently disclosed that she hadn’t used the internet for over four years, I think it’s safe to assume that her revelation caught most people by surprise. No...

Best Natural Ingredients and Oils for Psoriasis

Best Natural Ingredients and Oils for Psoriasis

Medically Reviewed 9 Best Natural Ingredients For Psoriasis The next time you stock up on essential oils at the pharmacy or make a supermarket run, you may come across one or...

Taking a Holistic Look at Well-Being and Health Literacy

Taking a Holistic Look at Well-Being and Health Literacy

Before we begin, let’s get one thing out of the way: “It’s pronounced KASS-A BOY, like ‘cowboy,’” says Dr. Cassoobhoy. Cassoobhoy, 48, is indeed a cowboy of sorts, wrangling...

Flow state: Definition, examples, and how to achieve it

Flow state: Definition, examples, and how to achieve it

A person is in a state of flow when they are totally immersed in a task. When a person is “in flow,” they may not notice time passing, think about why they are doing the task,...

These Toxic Ideas Are Ruining Our Relationships

These Toxic Ideas Are Ruining Our Relationships

They say there’s no such thing as too much of a good thing, but sometimes too much is just…too much. The following beliefs might be beneficial in small-to-moderate doses but can...

The Psychology of Hope

The Psychology of Hope

Hope may be difficult to measure, but one thing is clear: the pandemic has had a significant toll on many people’s sense of hope. Still, what is hope? How does it affect our...

Why People Are Rude and Unkind (It’s Not About You)

Why People Are Rude and Unkind (It’s Not About You)

“How people treat other people is a direct reflection of how they feel about themselves.” ~Paulo Coelho By nature, I am a happy, optimistic, idealistic person. I have always...