Being honest with your spouse does not necessarily mean you must share every single thought, dream, fear, or fantasy with this person. In fact, honesty may be a double-edged sword in your marriage. Knowing what to share and what not to share is an important communication skill for couples to learn and use in their marriage. It may also be something that can help or hinder peace and harmony with your spouse....
Psychology can be a great choice for many students, but there are a number of questions you should ask yourself before committing to earning a psychology degree. Not sure if psychology is the right choice for you? Take this quick quiz to help determine if you should major in psychology. 1. Do You Enjoy Taking Psychology Classes? YesNo This first one seems fairly obvious, but the first thing you need to consider is whether or not psychology is something you really love....
Socioeconomic status (SES) is a measurement of economic resources, often represented through income, occupation, parental education levels, and so on. Research shows that lower levels of socioeconomic status are associated with higher body mass index in children. Adolescents can also experience higher rates of depression, increased emotional difficulties, and a greater likelihood of illicit drug use. A new study now adds issues with gut health to the list. Key Takeaways...
Investing in a great blender to whip up your own smoothies or protein shakes can be both financially and nutritionally beneficial. If you frequent juice and smoothie bars, then you likely already know that the cost can add up. In addition to saving money, blending your own shakes gives you control of the flavor and nutrition you are putting in your cup. To create a nutritionally balanced protein shake, Merrill Brady Krusen, MS, RD, CDN recommends “including a source of protein, healthy fat, and fiber....
Protein shakes can be a convenient way to boost your protein intake, especially if you have increased protein needs and are unable to meet them from food alone. Pre-mixed shakes serve as an easy on-the-go snack, while protein powders can be added to smoothies with fruits, vegetables and healthy fats for a balanced breakfast option. Protein shakes, particularly ones that contain all essential amino acids, may also be a good option to aid in muscle recovery after strenuous workouts....
A cough is one most frustrating symptoms of childhood illness. Not only can a bad cough keep kids up all night, if it’s severe enough to distract classmates, coughing can even get them sent home from school. While many over-the-counter-products are available, parents often wonder which treatment will work best (and is the safest) to quiet their child’s cough. Here’s what parents need to know about choosing the right cough medicine for their kids....
Quitting substance use “cold turkey” carries very significant risks if the drug you are discontinuing is alcohol, a benzodiazepine, or an opioid. If you’re unfamiliar with the meaning of cold turkey, it is defined as the “abrupt complete cessation of the use of an addictive drug.” Quitting cold turkey is also not advised if you’ve been using any drug in large amounts or for a long time. This is because you may suffer from extreme withdrawal symptoms upon quitting suddenly, such as with Lexapro withdrawal....
Oppositional behavior from children is frustrating and repeated defiance over an extended time can be infuriating to parents. Most parents will automatically respond to oppositional behavior by using punishment to stop it, but this isn’t always the most effective approach—especially for a child with combined attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and oppositionality. One problem is that punishment alone never teaches a new behavior. It teaches what not to do, but it doesn’t teach your child what to do....
What Is Light Therapy? Light therapy, also known as phototherapy and bright light therapy, is a therapy used to treat a variety of mental health conditions. Primarily, it’s used to treat a common type of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is also known as the winter blues or seasonal depression. Light therapy may also be helpful as a therapy for other forms of depression, sleep disorders, or other conditions....
What Is a Mindset? Your mindset is a set of beliefs that shape how you make sense of the world and yourself. It influences how you think, feel, and behave in any given situation. It means that what you believe about yourself impacts your success or failure. According to Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck, your beliefs play a pivotal role in what you want and whether you achieve it. Dweck has found that it is your mindset that plays a significant role in determining achievement and success....
Over the past few weeks, BA.2 has become more dominant around the world, outpacing other lineages of Omicron, including BA.1 and BA.1.1. As of March 29th, the CDC estimated that BA.2 made up more than 50% of all COVID infections in the United States. Key Takeaways BA.2 is a sublineage of the Omicron variant and is quickly becoming dominant around the globe BA.2 appears to be more contagious than previous forms of Omicron, but it is not thought to be more severe Although it’s unknown at this time how BA....
Losing your job can be frightening, especially if you have kids. Unemployment can have an effect on your ability to pay child support. Non-custodial parents should note that a child support order remains in effect even if a parent is unemployed. Child support payments are necessary to help ensure that the child’s needs are met. It’s important to understand how child support payments can alter unemployment benefits. A non-custodial parent who has an active child support order and loses their job will likely have questions about unemployment and child support....
As your pregnancy progresses, it’s only natural that you may start talking to your baby, singing lullabies, and asking your spouse to talk to your belly. Many moms wonder if all this chatter is done in vain or even a little crazy. After all, can your baby actually hear you? How Baby’s Hearing Develops A baby’s hearing develops remarkably early in pregnancy. Consequently, your little one begins soaking up information from the outside world far earlier than you may have expected....
At first glance, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may not seem to have any special connection. However, PTSD and IBS often occur together. If you have PTSD, IBS, or both, understanding how they’re connected can help you seek out the most appropriate treatment. Irritable Bowel Syndrome Statistics and Causes IBS is a digestive disorder that’s more common than you may think. Here are some statistics: Between 25 and 45 million Americans have IBSTen percent to 15 percent of people worldwide have IBSIBS is more common among women; 2 out of 3 sufferers are femaleMost people who have IBS are under 50 years old People with IBS have chronic abdominal pain and major problems with bowel function such as urgent diarrhea, chronic constipation, or at different times both....
Athletes can be hard people to shop for, but these one-of-a-kind gift ideas will make even the toughest competitor smile. While some are high-tech and others are decidedly less so, they were each designed by people who think well outside of the box. This not only makes for a unique gift but one that can actually enhance athletic performance. Fitness-related gifts can range from fancy things like a GoPro to simple items like a massage ball....
Why do people fall in love? And why are some forms of love long-lasting while others are so fleeting? Psychologists and researchers have proposed several different theories of love to explain how it forms as well as how it endures. Love is a basic human emotion. But understanding how and why it happens is not necessarily easy. In fact, for a long time, many suggested that love was something too primal, mysterious, and spiritual for science to ever fully understand....
For most people, the experience of going into labor isn’t nearly as dramatic as it’s portrayed on screen, in which actors suddenly clutch their bellies in pain, fluid gushes out from between their legs, they race to the hospital, and minutes later are holding their newborn. In real life, the signs of impending labor, such as diarrhea, lightening, and backache, tend to be subtle and may build slowly over time. They may even be confusing for first-time parents....
The history of social anxiety disorder (SAD) is best described as a series of events leading to the diagnosis we know today. Although it may seem like SAD has not been a recognized diagnosis for very long, the idea of social anxiety dates back to the early part of the 20th century. Below you will find a historical timeline highlighting major turning points in the history of SAD as well as some interesting tidbits that happened along the way....
Everybody who takes on too many responsibilities or overexerts themselves for too long without taking time to rest can experience the extreme fatigue known as burnout. With ADHD, however, the risk of reaching that breaking point of exhaustion is higher. While the prevalence of clinically significant fatigue is around 18% in the general population, it’s as high as 54% among adults with ADHD. ADHD Symptom Spotlight is a series that dives deep into a hallmark or overlooked symptom of ADHD each week....
There is a lot of misinformation out there about fertility and miscarriage. For instance, with a quick internet search, you can find a host of conflicting and confusing information about when it’s okay to start trying to conceive again after a miscarriage. Some articles will claim that women are more fertile in the month after a miscarriage while simultaneously advising women to wait before trying again. So which is it?...
