Embrace the New Year with a Holistic Approach to Self-Improvement

The dawn of a new year brings with it a sense of renewal and endless possibilities. It's the perfect time to set intentions and goals that will propel us toward becoming the best versions of...

How to Keep Our Brains from Aging Prematurely

Aging is natural and affects everyone. And, while it can contribute to the number of years we live on earth, what if we could slow this process to extend our lifespan or make the best...

The Truth Behind Menopausal Mood Swings and Other Bothersome Symptoms

Understanding why they and other common menopausal symptoms happen can not only empower us to soldier on through them, but come out on the other end with a greater sense of understanding for ourselves, as...

Black Friday: Could it Actually Be Good for You?

We all like a good deal but did you know that shopping for bargains might genuinely be good for your mental well-being? There’s no better time to put this into practice than on Black Friday,...

An Overview of the Gut-Brain Link

It might seem funny to consider how your gut can influence your brain…but think about it—have you ever experienced a “gut feeling”? Here, you’ll get an idea of how the microbial life in your gut...

Fighting Chronic Stress and Building Resilience

Stress is one of the things in life that we just cannot avoid. In fact, things or events that activate our stress response, or stressors, are everywhere in the environment and can include things like...

Thinking Positively Is Not Just Wishful Thinking

Would you consider your glass to be half-empty or half-full? Your answer to this question can tell someone a lot about yourself. Interestingly, there is evidence that having a positive mindset is actually beneficial to...

Confinement and Weight Gain

The link between food, mood, and weight gain Have you been worrying about your “quarantine-15”?1 Don’t worry—there is a scientific reason that so many people are dealing with unwanted weight gain during confinement amidst the...

Why February Feels So Long Despite Being the Shortest Month

Each year, we deal with the excessively long, cold, and dimly lit season of winter that seems to drag on while we patiently await spring. After making it through the exhaustive 31 days of January,...