Nurturing Your Mind: September as Healthy Aging Month
Introduction In the month of September, we shine a spotlight on the phrase "nurturing your mind" as we celebrate Healthy Aging Month. With the changing leaves and the crispness of autumn in the air, this special occasion encourages us to reflect on the importance of...
How to Live a Long, Healthy Life
The Importance of Sleep for Mental Health Introduction Living a long and healthy life is a goal for many people. We all want to enjoy our later years and be able to remain active and independent as we age. The good news is that longevity is not entirely out of your...
Celebrate World Chocolate Day on July 7 with Dark Chocolate
July 7th is a special day for all chocolate enthusiasts around the world—it's World Chocolate Day! And what better way to celebrate than by indulging in the exquisite delight of dark chocolate? Dark chocolate holds a unique place among the various chocolate varieties,...
Self-Care for Mothers Using The 5-Prong Approach
Let’s imagine an average modern American mother named Liz. Liz is busy raising 2 children with her spouse and managing all the household’s affairs from groceries to the children’s homework to one child’s basketball practice to another child’s food allergies to...
How to Alleviate Memory Problems After a Concussion
Introduction: What is memory and how does it work? Memory is crucial for our identity and for daily life. It makes us who we are and enables us to function. So, what is memory, how does it work and what does memory have to do with sea slugs? Memory is the acquisition,...
Brain Injury Awareness Month: Special Offer
Every March, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) leads the nation in recognizing Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to acknowledge and support the millions of Americans impacted by brain injury. Many people with disabilities have their lives defined for...
Decluttering Can Help Your Mental Health
February is "Declutter for a Cause" month. Decluttering your living space can help your mental health. During the month of February, people are encouraged to declutter their homes and donate unused or unwanted items to charitable organizations. If you need some...
Communicating with Your Autistic Child
Communicating with your autistic child is possible, even though their brains work differently. Think of each communication like molding a brick. At first, the brick is wet and doesn't support much, but each brick made solidifies and eventually supports it. Then, as...
Guiding Our Future Generations
Guiding our future generations is a big task. Today's youngest children will grow up in a world we could never even imagine, here are some tips for instilling the emotional tools and grit needed for them to tackle the world's problems! The following article is based...
Virtual Hypnosis
An Effective Treatment Option Understanding Hypnosis Misperceptions When you mention hypnosis, most people will think of stage hypnosis, where someone is “hypnotized” and asked to cluck like a chicken in front of an audience. What you see is entertainment and not...