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Anyone can benefit from foam rolling, says Noelle McKenzie, CPT, and co-founder of Leading Edge Personal Trainers, because both exercise and everyday life contribute to uncomfortable, tight, and sore muscles. “Whether you’re sitting at a desk or standing on your feet for several hours of the day, your body responds by becoming tight. Incorporating a foam roller into your daily routine will relax your muscles and allow you to move better and find relief,” says McKenzie....

The statistics are not good. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 14.1 million adults over the age of 18 had an alcohol use disorder. Of these individuals, 8.9 million were men and 5.2 million were women. Approximately 95,000 people die each year due to alcohol-related causes. Among adults, men are more likely than women to be heavy drinkers and more likely to be alcohol dependent....

The notion of embracing rest is somewhat new to our society, which typically in recent decades has been focused on productivity and success: Think “hustle culture,” for example, in which the notion of working nonstop to achieve one’s goals is exalted as the motivation needed to “make it” in life. In 2020, the concept of rest was brought to the forefront of our consciousness when, while some people were digging gardens planting produce or in the kitchen making sourdough bread, others decided to take a much-needed moment to just…be....

Voyeuristic fantasies and urges occur when a person is sexually aroused by watching a person who is unaware that they are being watched engage in sexual activity. This condition typically develops in adolescence or early adulthood and is more common in men than in women. Voyeurism Voyeuristic disorder is a condition that causes a person to act on voyeuristic urges or become so consumed by voyeuristic fantasies that they are unable to function....

Relapse is common in the alcohol and drug recovery process. It is estimated that more than 90% of those in recovery have at least one relapse before they achieve lasting sobriety. But a relapse, sometimes called a “slip,” doesn’t begin when you pick up a drink or a drug. It is a slow process that begins long before you actually use. The steps to relapse are actually changes in attitudes, feelings, and behaviors that gradually lead to the final step, using a drink or a drug....

Paranoid delusions are a symptom of psychosis. They involve irrational thoughts and fears that one is being persecuted. A person with paranoid delusions may believe that others are conspiring against them or spreading rumors about them, or even think that their partner has been unfaithful when there’s no proof. Paranoid delusions can be associated with disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Paranoid delusions are sometimes considered to be “bizarre” delusions because the content of the delusion can be very strange and completely implausible....

Considering the annual cost of childcare for an infant can reach $16,000 nationally (sometimes more in metropolitan areas), parents are looking for ways to give their little ones the attention and nurturing they need to thrive while being as cost-effective as possible. With this in mind, nanny shares are a popular option for families who would like the personalized approach of a single caregiver at a more affordable price. Here is what you need to know....

Carrier screening is a type of genetic testing that checks if a person who is pregnant (or intending to get pregnant) carries genes for specific genetic disorders. This testing allows people to assess their risk of passing on certain genetic conditions to their children. Carrier screening allows people to assess some of the potential health challenges their future baby may face. Your OB/GYN and/or genetic counselor can help you determine which genetic conditions to screen for and will assist you in interpreting your results....

What Is Eustress? Not all stress is the same. Some of the stress that you face in life can be more detrimental to your well-being, and some types of stress can actually be healthy. One type of beneficial stress is known as eustress. Eustress refers to stress that leads to a positive response. It is the opposite of distress and can refer to any type of beneficial stress, whether physical or psychological....

If you pay attention to news at all, you’ve likely noticed that many bills in the government seek to stop different types of gender-affirming care for transgender people. The legislative efforts of states have brought trans issues to the forefront of our culture, and it has many people wondering what exactly being trans (a common way to shorten the term ’transgender’) means. To be transgender means that your gender identity does not align with the sex you were assigned at birth....

Your baby woke up congested, with a stuffy nose. They are cranky and upset. It’s been hard to feed them because of how stuffed up they are. Napping and sleeping haven’t been easy either. You’re wondering what you can do to soothe your baby. You’re feeling a little worried too. Is it normal for babies to get colds? At what point should you call your doctor? And what if the cold gets worse?...

As beaches, restaurants, and more begin to shut down again amid spiking coronavirus numbers, you may be wondering if you should still take that family vacation—especially if you are scheduled to go to an area where coronavirus numbers seem to be increasing. Key Takeaways Americans are making plans for summer vacation, and people are wondering what they can do and where they can go.Coronavirus cases have surged in many states and new travel restrictions have been put in place....

It is possible to have both depression and anxiety at the same time. Many people with anxiety go through bouts of occasional depression. Depression and Anxiety Symptoms of depression and anxiety often co-occur in certain disorders. In fact, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, major depression often accompanies panic disorder and other anxiety disorders. While depression and anxiety have distinct clinical features, there is some overlap of symptoms. For example, in both depression and anxiety, irritability, decreased concentration and impaired sleep are common....

Girls usually stop growing by around age 15. They reach their adult height when puberty comes to an end; this process happens earlier in girls (children assigned female at birth) than in boys. When your child was a baby or toddler, growth spurts were kind of a big deal. Not only they did make your baby unusually grumpy or fussy, they also probably caused them to become hungrier and to sleep poorly....

Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month began in 1992 when an act of Congress declared May the official month to celebrate. Congress chose May to commemorate two momentous occasions: the first Japanese immigrants arrived in the U.S. in May of 1843, and the transcontinental railroad was completed in May of 1869. Most of the workers on the railroad were Chinese immigrants. It’s important to recognize that AAPI is a broad group made up of many cultures....

It can be difficult to find ways to give teens positive attention. Now that they’ve outgrown a lot of childhood activities, it may be more difficult to find family activities they’re interested in. The teen years are also the time when young people begin to spend more time with friends than family. And without a concerted effort to create quality family time, many teens begin to drift apart from their parents....

Children fight with each other for many reasons. Parents and providers often have the difficult task of knowing when to let it run its course and when to intervene and take action. Kids, especially siblings, can fight for the silliest reasons, but it can become a friendship maker or breaker in the minds of young children. Having disagreements is a part of child development, but there are things parents and providers can do to help minimize or keep kids from fighting at all....

The bodily kinesthetic learning style is one of eight types of learning styles defined in Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences. Bodily kinesthetic learning style or intelligence refers to a person’s ability to process information physically through hand and body movement, control, and expression. It is also known as the physical learning style or tactile-kinesthetic learning style. Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence Bodily kinesthetic learners prefer bodily information over other forms. Movement serves as an aid to their memory and they remember movement from others as well as their own....

Pregnancy comes with its fair share of headaches and muscle pain. As your uterus enlarges, your center of balance changes, which can put a strain on various muscles, especially those in your lower back. Changing hormones also increase your flexibility, so it’s easy to accidentally overstretch, leaving you sore. If you normally reach for a bottle of Advil (ibuprofen) to cure a stiff neck or an aching back, you may be wondering whether that’s safe now that you are pregnant....

Childbirth can occur either vaginally or through abdominal surgery called cesarean section (c-section). In the U.S., c-sections account for nearly 32% of all childbirths. Since 1985, an ideal c-section rate has been shown to be between 10-15%. That’s because as rates approach 10% maternal and perinatal outcomes tend to improve. But when the rate is greater than 10%, there is no evidence to suggest surgical births provide better outcomes. There are benefits and risks to both vaginal birth and cesarean section....