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Many people don’t think about stress management unless they’re already on the verge of burnout. With our busy lives, it doesn’t always seem obviously important to take on the practice of stress management before a worn-out body or an overly taxed psyche force the issue. However, developing healthy stress-relieving habits really does pay off in the long run. Positive Effects of Stress Management The following are some reasons why: Not only does a regular stress management practice stave off the negative effects of stress, but it can also bring positive outcomes like increased productivity, better health and more happiness in general....

Bleeding during pregnancy can be alarming but isn’t always a sign of an impending miscarriage. Sometimes, bleeding is a symptom of a fairly common type of blood clot or pooling of blood called a subchorionic hematoma (also known as subchorionic hemorrhage), which occurs in 1.7% to 3.1% of pregnancies. Most subchorionic hematomas will go away on their own without causing harm to the fetus or pregnant person. This type of hematoma is a common cause of vaginal bleeding between 10 and 20 weeks gestation and is caused by “bleeding under one of the membranes (chorion) that surrounds the embryo,” according to the University of Michigan Health....

Individuals are often encouraged to take breaks when learning. And a recently published study in Cell Reports demonstrates why, as the brain needs that time to consolidate the skill in between its practice. Key Takeaways Learning is promoted by periods of rest in between practice times so that a skill can be consolidated while awake.During breaks, recorded magnetoencephalography (MEG) demonstrates that there is a compressed neural replay at a rate of approximately 20-times the acquired skill for consolidation....

Adding ankle weights to a routine is a solid way for beginners to increase resistance during bodyweight exercises or for advanced users to add weight when they don’t have access to classic strength training equipment (like dumbbells). Since most ankle weights are typically fairly lightweight (they usually weigh anywhere between 1 and 5 pounds per weight), they’re a low-risk way to make your favorite exercises more challenging—and prevent a training plateau....

Whether you walk for exercise or spend a lot of time on your feet, you need a walking shoe with good all-around cushioning and support to keep your feet from feeling fatigued and sore. The right pair of shoes will also help keep you from developing uncomfortable foot issues, like bunions and blisters. When looking for a walking shoe, Dr. Miguel Cunha, podiatrist and founder of Gotham Footcare in New York City recommends trying them on “at the end of the day to ensure a more accurate fit....

Across America, leaders have long ignored mental health education, awareness, and care. This includes a lack of aid for youth who can often not advocate or seek treatment for themselves. Key Takeaways The US Senate Committee on Finance is meeting to review necessary mental health changes needed nationwide. They are looking at areas such as strengthening the workforce and furthering the use of telehealth. Stigma has caused mental health conversations and care to stall in the past....

Dieting, purging, binge eating, or excessive exercise can be difficult behaviors to change. The reason these unhealthy actions can be so hard to overcome is that they have become strong habits. As with the formation of any habit, changing these behaviors takes some time and effort. By steadily working toward healthier goals, you can eventually replace bad habits with more positive ones. How Eating Habits Form The neuroscience of habit formation is complex....

With circumcision rates decreasing, more parents are wondering about the meaning of being uncircumcised. An uncircumcised penis is the natural default state, present at birth, with the foreskin intact. Circumcision removes the foreskin and is performed for a variety of cultural reasons on newborns, and as a treatment for some conditions for older children and adults. Often, once parents make the decision to not circumcise their baby, they’re unaware of what to do with their child’s uncircumcised penis....

What Does Walter Mean? Are you looking for a classic, traditionally masculine name that has grown in popularity in recent decades—but is still unique? Walter may be the name you are looking for. The name Walter is Germanic in origin and means “commander of the army.” The name is derived from the Germanic elements “wald” meaning “rule” and “hari” meaning “army.” Walter is most often used in German-, Swedish-, and English-speaking communities....

Some of the signs of domestic abuse, such as physical marks, may be easy to identify. Others may be things you can easily explain away or overlook—say, chalking up a friend’s skipping out on an activity you once enjoyed together as being due to a simple loss of interest. Domestic abuse affects each person differently, but it impacts everyone both physically and psychologically. It’s often an aggregate of related signs of domestic abuse that tip someone off that a person is at risk....

Colostrum is the first milk your baby gets when you start breastfeeding. This first stage of breast milk production begins during pregnancy and lasts for several days after the birth of your baby. Colostrum is loaded with nutrients and immunity-boosting compounds to fuel and support your baby in their first few days of life. Why It’s Important Your body makes colostrum before it starts producing transitional breast milk (the second stage of breast milk and a combination of colostrum and mature milk), and mature breast milk (the final stage of breast milk)....

What Is Objective Morality? Objectivity refers to the notion that something is factual, aka objective, and without bias. and morality means a sense of something being right or wrong. objective morality is also known as moral objectivism. Objective Morality Objective morality is the idea that right and wrong exist factually, without any importance of opinion. It’s the concept that some actions and beliefs are imperatively good or inherently bad, and that the goodness or badness of those things holds true no matter who you are or what else you believe in....

What Is Rape Trauma Syndrome? Rape trauma syndrome (RTS) is a form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is the specific version of PTSD that occurs after sexual assault. RTS is most commonly associated with rape, but other forms of sexual assault, such as attempted rape, can also lead to RTS. While it is considered more of an emotional and psychological condition than it is a physical one, Rape trauma is regarded as a syndrome because there are standard and consistent behaviors, thoughts, and feelings that occur consistently in victims of sexual assault....

The term ‘bedtime procrastination’ was introduced in a 2014 paper. The addition of the word ‘revenge’ first came to use in China to describe how people often working 12-hour days would stay up as their only way to take back some control of their time. What Is Revenge Bedtime Procrastination? Revenge bedtime procrastination refers to a phenomenon in which people put off going to bed to engage in activities that they don’t have time for during the day....

Social facilitation is a psychological concept relating to the tendency for the presence of others to improve a person’s performance on a task. While this might seem like a straightforward definition, it is actually a very complex concept with many nuances. It also has a long history, which includes the development of a variety of theories to help explain the phenomenon in greater depth. To better understand the extent of this history and the layers of complexity, it’s critical to learn about the theories, related concepts, and implications....

Guilt and anxiety can be familiar feelings when it comes to climate change. While our earth has always experienced climate change, it has reached a point of rapid acceleration. As a result, temperatures are rising, droughts are becoming more common, and natural disasters are increasing in intensity. Climate change is a collective issue, one that threatens every one of us and future generations to come. It isn’t any wonder that we may be experiencing emotional turmoil when considering the state of the world....

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe and effective treatment for certain psychiatric disorders such as major depression, catatonia, certain types of psychosis, and sometime for bipolar mania. During the ECT procedure, a small amount of electrical current is passed through the brain while the individual is placed under general anesthesia. This triggers a seizure that affects brain activity in ways that lead to clinical improvement. While ECT is a scary concept to most people, by understanding the procedure and what to expect, you can make a more informed choice if the treatment is recommended for you....

The timing of when your baby’s first tooth comes in can vary quite a bit. When your baby becomes a little fussy, drooling often and wanting to chew on things, your little one might be teething. But while those behaviors can be signs and symptoms of teething, they can very often occur without teething at around three to four months. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), “By age three or four months, infants are drooling and chewing on the things they put into their mouths....

When you first take that pregnancy test and you’re so excited to share the news of your pregnancy, you run to the one you want to tell first. Overwhelmingly that person is your husband or partner. Though once you get there and share the words: I’m pregnant! something can happen inside their brains and the nicest things don’t always come out. Here are a few of the ones that I’ve heard over the years from women....

Parents, especially first-timers, are often taken by surprise when they change their baby’s diaper. Poop color and consistency can definitely be unexpected, but so too can what looks like white, clear, or bloody discharge from a newborn baby’s vagina. However, newborn vaginal discharge is completely normal and typically stops by around 10 days old. Not all newborns experience it, but it is caused by expected hormonal shifts after delivery. Newborn Vaginal Discharge During pregnancy, high levels of estrogen and progesterone circulate in a mother’s body....