The A.H.A., also known as, the American Heart Association has recognized that mental health impacts heart health. Anxiety, stress, anger, and depression are connected to high blood pressure, reduced heart blood flow, and irregular heart rhythm and rate. People who have unhealthy eating patterns, …
The idea of losing weight over the holidays may seem difficult. However, the average American only gains approximately 1 pound between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Don’t be discouraged if the scale shows that you gained 4 pounds. Body weight fluctuates and scales are …
A fear of insects, also known as Entomophobia, is common in the United States. People who live in cities tend to be more prone to a fear of insects. Unlike people who live in the country, people who live in urban areas are not …
Approximately 2 to 6% of Americans struggle with hoarding. Men tend to hoard more than women and those above the age of 55 are more likely to be hoarders. There are different levels of hoarding, and the disorder is diagnosable by a mental health …
The holiday season is described as a joyful time of year. While it is an opportunity to be with family and to share gifts, it can also cause stress that impacts your sleep. Financial stress, late night holiday parties, traveling across time zones, unhealthy …
A large percentage of children under the age of 11 have a fear of needles. Since the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will soon be offered to children, ages five to eleven, it is critically important to help them with this phobia. Fortunately, a natural and …
The pandemic has caused us to isolate, and limit contact, with family and friends. While we’re all hopeful that the pandemic will transition into an endemic, there are some who are anxious about reconnecting with friends, peers, and loved ones. Social anxiety as well …
It seems like the only thing we can be certain of, is the uncertainty of the pandemic. While children tend to be resilient, the uncertainty has taken its toll on them as well. Children are aware of more than we often think they are. …
There seems to be a new diet every six months or so. For those who struggle with their weight trying the newest fad diet almost seems like a necessity. The hope is that the new diet will be the one to finally stick. However, …
Children and teenagers face a variety of challenges, including but not limited to, bed wetting, phobias, thumb sucking, test taking anxiety, sleep issues, and shyness. While cognitive behavioral therapy may be able to help, some children may not benefit from therapy or may require …