When working out at home, a mirror can be a beneficial addition to your exercise space, regardless of how much room you have. Not only is a mirror an important tool to check your form without a personal trainer, but it can also help you safely adjust your workout, be better aware of your space as you move, and improve focus and motivation. It can even make the smallest of rooms feel bigger and more open....
Working out at home can be incredibly convenient. The only problem? It isn’t quite the same as taking an in-person fitness class or logging a one-on-one personal training session. “With the fitness mirror, you are able to bring a gym or studio setting right into your home while actively checking your form in the mirror," says Stacey Zielinski, trainer for AKT GO. Fitness mirrors are large, high-tech mirrors that double as display screens....
Sleep plays a huge role in your physical health and well-being. Chronic sleep deprivation can increase your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Inadequate sleep on a short-term basis can heighten hunger hormones and affect your athletic performance, decreasing motivation to get to the gym and leaving you feeling exhausted before you even start your workout. Melatonin, a hormone naturally made by the body, works with your circadian rhythm to prepare for sleep....
Most people who know and love someone who is struggling with or in recovery from anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or another eating disorder aim to be helpful and supportive. However, sometimes even the most well-meaning person can say things that are not only unhelpful, but can even be triggering. Consider these suggestions a place to start thinking about what not to say. Why Don’t You Just Eat? Eating disorders are puzzling illnesses....
What Is Trauma Therapy? Trauma therapy is a form of therapy that can help you deal with the emotional response caused by a traumatic event. Information presented in this article may be triggering to some people. If you are having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 for support and assistance from a trained counselor. If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911....
Most parents give little thought to the idea of intelligence testing until a need presents itself—either their child appears to be gifted or their child is struggling in school. In these cases, parents may wonder if determining their child’s intelligence quotient (IQ) can provide some insight. In both situations, the important question lies in how intelligence testing can help parents and schools meet a child’s individual learning needs. Before you seek testing for your child, learn about why it’s used, its benefits, and the types of testing available....
How does your child learn best? What is your child’s learning style? Understanding a child’s learning preferences may be helpful so that parents and educators can create learning experiences and environments where children can learn efficiently. For children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), matching educational experiences with learning preferences may be helpful for keeping kids focused on the task at hand. Choosing the right instructional methods can maximize your child’s strengths in learning....
Hookah lounges are commercial establishments where people gather to smoke flavored tobacco from a hookah pipe. Other names for a hookah lounge include hookah bar, hookah cafe, hookah den, and shisha bar. Originating in India and spreading to several Middle Eastern countries, traditional hookah lounges are coffee houses that also serve hookah. However, as they have gained popularity in Western cultures, many hookah bars in the United States have evolved....
Whether your child is burping loudly at the dinner table or poking their sibling in the arm just to annoy them, obnoxious behavior can be downright irritating. But most kids experiment with obnoxious behavior at one time or another. “Obnoxious” means behavior that is extremely unpleasant, offensive, or distasteful. As a parent, you might feel annoyed or irritated by your child’s behavior. However, before jumping into these strategies, ask yourself:...
The domestic discipline movement encourages wife-spanking as discipline. But many researchers argue that allowing husbands this type of authority in marriage represents spousal abuse and can destroy the self-esteem and dignity of the person being spanked. Yet, it’s not Biblically sound despite what supporters say. Here’s a closer look at how the practice represents a form of domestic abuse. What Is Domestic Discipline? Domestic discipline, or Christian domestic discipline as it is sometimes called, is a heterosexual marriage lifestyle that encourages husbands (who are considered the head of the household or HoH) to spank their wives for mistakes or misbehavior....
“It’s been one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to endure,” says Andrea “L.A.” (for Little Angel) Thoma Gustin, PhD, 33. The California-based physical therapist is referring to hyperemesis gravidarum, which causes severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. She experienced this during her first trimester of pregnancy. (At press time, she was 9 months pregnant.) In honor of the nine months of pregnancy, we are asking pregnant people nine questions about their journey to parenthood....
What Are Behavioral Disorders? Behavioral disorders in children can create a number of challenges and difficulties in a child’s life. Such conditions can lead to social problems, academic difficulties, and disciplinary issues in different settings. Behavioral disorders Behavioral disorders in children are patterns of behavior that can affect a child’s ability to function at home, in school, or in social settings. Such symptoms are present for six months or longer....
When kids are repeatedly bullied it can affect them emotionally, academically, and psychologically. Unfortunately, the negative impacts of bullying can have lasting consequences, even well after the bullying has ended. In fact, people who have experienced bullying may experience low self-esteem, an inability to trust others, and have trouble forming lasting friendships. But the effects of being bullied are more than just emotional and psychological. In fact, research shows that there may be physical impacts as well, such as obesity, sleep issues, and structural changes in the brains of teens who are regularly victimized....
Obesity quotes certainly aren’t all that define First Lady Michelle Obama. But as part of her ambitious campaign to eliminate childhood obesity in one generation, Mrs. Obama often speaks about kids’ health, nutrition, and fitness. These passionate and compassionate quotes are a sample of some her comments on these topics. The Founding of Let’s Move! “The physical and emotional health of an entire generation and the economic health and security of our nation is at stake....
Parents who are owed child support may seek to recover unpaid child support payments. There are several reasons why a parent would seek to recover child support payments. Here is some information about recovering child support payments in a state or federal court: Child Support Recovery in State Court Parents seeking to recover child support payments in state court should prepare the following prior to a court appearance: Evidence that the custodial parent attempted to collect child supportEvidence that the child support obligor has not paid child support for an extended period of timeIf the parents were not married and the child support obligor is the child’s father, the child’s mother should present evidence that the father was aware of the paternity of the child....
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) help can come in many forms. Although treatment is available and effective for SAD, it is estimated that only 35 percent of people with the disorder ever receive treatment. While not a substitute for professional treatment, for those that may otherwise receive no help, self-help is a good starting point. The self-help strategies for social anxiety disorder outlined below can be used at home to overcome your symptoms....
What Is an Emotional Breakdown? You may have heard the phrase emotional breakdown fairly often, or even used it yourself and wondered what exactly it means. Emotional Breakdown An emotional breakdown, also known as a nervous breakdown, mental breakdown, or mental health crisis, is a period of severe emotional distress, where a person may feel paralyzed and entirely incapable of coping with life’s challenges, says Sabrina Romanoff, PsyD, a clinical psychologist and professor at Yeshiva University....
Wanting to know when your pregnant belly will announce the good news to the world is normal. But the real answer depends on you: How many babies have you had? How tall are you? How much do you weigh? These factors will all influence when your belly shows. Though it always shows sooner with your clothes off, so your husband or significant other will notice more quickly than the outside world....
The five-shot questionnaire is another short, self-administered test, designed to be used in busy primary healthcare settings to recognize alcoholism in its early stages. The five-shot test is composed of two questions from the AUDIT test and three questions from the CAGE test and is designed to be a shortened version of the AUDIT test which can be administered quickly in emergency rooms or busy doctors’ offices. The questionnaire is short and easy to score, but it is not as accurate as other available alcohol screening tests....
Every Friday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Friday Fix: Episode 222 It’s called “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many people, the holidays aren’t joy-filled. In fact, this time of year can be extra tough in many ways. The holidays can amplify existing issues, like loneliness....
