If shortened days and the shift to colder weather seems to drain your energy and make you feel low, you may be experiencing symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder. S.A.D is a type of depression that typically comes at the end of fall or early winter and lasts about four to five months each year. Symptoms …
When we make the commitment to embark on a new fitness plan or look to improve our health or physical performance, it’s no secret that proper nutrition is essential. Nutrient timing and meal composition are important for energy, recovery, and making you feel like your best self. Before diving deeper into the physiological responses the …
Meal planning on a budget can feel overwhelming. Constantly being fed confusing nutrition information, uncertainty about where to grocery shop, food budgeting, and feeling like you don’t have the time to plan out meals may often leave you feeling uncertain. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American household spends $3,935 per …
A solid fitness routine can and will do amazing things for your body. Even in taking a scroll through fitness posts on social media, you can learn about how having more muscle increases metabolic rate, or how cardiovascular activity improves circulation or the benefits of having a daily mobility practice. While these physical changes can …
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If you’re anything like 62 percent of Americans, a delicious cup of coffee starts your morning off on the right note. Thanks to popular companies like Starbucks and Dunkin’, it seems like a new caffeinated beverage is hot (or iced!) on the market every single week. According to the National Coffee Association, seven out of 10 …
Young adults are feeling increased pressure to succeed, all while navigating the stressors of college and career, the increased cost of living, and dealing with the effects of COVID on the current economy. Statistics show that young adults are having a difficult time learning to cope with stress. Research done in the UK uncovered that …
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Young adults are beginning to increasingly benefit from seeking the helpful support of a therapist during the often difficult transition period between adolescence and adulthood. This can become even more beneficial when mental health concerns and other difficulties come into play as young adults step into new roles and responsibilities with new expectations. Therapeutic programs …
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Taking a gap year can be a stressful decision, whether you need a break for mental health reasons or just time to reset. It is important to plan out what you are going to do during your time off so it can be both productive and enjoyable. If you are considering taking a gap year …
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When it comes to food and nutrition, have you ever felt like you are living inside a never-ending, ever-exhausting hamster wheel? Maybe you feel like you are constantly changing what you eat, constantly fluctuating in weight, never enough energy to be as active as you’d like? You are not alone. Many people are affected by …
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Depression is a complicated disease that affects each person differently. With more than 17.3 million people suffering from the disease in the United States, it is no wonder people are trying to find new ways to help those struggling with depression. There is no cure for depression, and although medication and therapy help many people …
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