Beautiful Blossom Sunflowers in the Field “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” This quote is one of my favorites from F. Scott Fitzgerald. Saying goodbye to summer is always bittersweet, although the fall is a perfect [...]
Approximately one-third of U.S. adults suffer from high blood pressure, which significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Engaging in cardio-respiratory exercise 3-7 days per week for at least 20-60 minutes per session has proven to be incredibly effective at reducing high blood pressure, and [...]
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, with September 10th marking the specific World Suicide Prevention Day. This is a time during each year when people particularly strive to discuss warning signs of suicidal ideation, help lines, available counseling services, the impact of suicide attempts and [...]
August can be an exciting and sometimes difficult month for both parents and young adult children. For college students, this time of year can entail stocking up on dorm room supplies, navigating a new town and being away from family and friends for the first [...]
You’ve heard that old saying, “you are what you eat”, but have you ever heard the saying, you ‘think’ what you eat? Or, you ‘feel’ what you eat? Well, new research is beginning shed light on the connection between your mental and psychological health and [...]
August can be an exciting and sometimes difficult month for both parents and young adult children. For college students, this time of year can entail stocking up on dorm room supplies, navigating a new town and being away from family and friends for the first [...]
Going back to school shouldn’t mean going back to being bullied. Most parents are aware of the potential dangers of bullying, and some of the ways in which it can damage a child emotionally. However, children are not always willing to openly discuss being teased [...]
There are many different factors that influence our health and wellness. What we eat has a huge impact on how we feel and how we function. Whether you’ve been feeling overly stressed, tired, or depressed changing what you eat could make a big difference. Seeds [...]
As the year went by I watched a gradual transformation occur. Bit by bit my friend restored every inch of that car. As we faced final exams that year, my friend arrived in what had become a shining, rumbling, teenage automotive dream. It was as [...]
When the sun is shining and the weather is warm, it may not seem like there is much to complain about. However, the summer can also be a difficult time to manage mental health issues for adults and children. Summer is often seen as a [...]
