In our society, the term “the holidays” almost always feels synonymous with social gatherings. And with that time of year fast approaching, it feels like everyone around us is making plans. In a 2024 survey commissioned by Joy Organics, an…
The majority of Americans with student debt are struggling to pay it back, according to a 2024 survey from ELVTR, an online education platform (via CNBC). And not only are 63% of the 2,000 respondents having difficulty making payments on…
If you or someone you love has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you can empathize with how having the disorder can substantially impact someone’s life. Living with ADHD often means having difficulty concentrating, becoming easily distracted, experiencing restlessness, and struggling……
For some, going home for the holidays is a gift wrapped in warm nostalgia and cherished tradition. But for those with strained familial relationships, the idea of spending the holidays with family can be daunting — bringing up feelings that…
Picky eating is common among kids (and even adults), with most people eventually growing out of it. But when this doesn’t happen — and you go as far as to refuse to eat an entire food group to the point…
Stimming behavior is short for self-stimulating, often repetitive, behavior. Examples of stimming behavior include biting your fingernails, twisting your hair around your fingers, jiggling your feet, tapping your fingers on a surface, and cracking your knuckles (via Healthline). While not…
Preparing for surgery can be a nerve-wracking and confusing experience, especially if you don’t know what to expect. Feeling anxious before surgery is a common sensation that many patients report having, per MedicalNewsToday. The specific ways in which you will…
When the odds are stacked against you, you’ve probably heard somebody refer to your chances as “one in a million.” Yet the likelihood of winning the lottery is even slimmer than that. Rather, CNBC reports that the odds are roughly…
Of the many things that impact our mental health, food is one of them. While research has shown that consumption of inflammation-promoting foods such as soda, red meat, and refined grains can increase one’s risk for depression, foods such as…
Britney Spears shocked the public when she revealed in a 2024 court hearing the horrors of her conservatorship. She recalled that after she had refused to perform at a show in Las Vegas, her therapist pulled her previous medications and…