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As fans of “This Is Us” come to terms with the end of the award-winning show on May 24, Chrissy Metz is also processing parting ways with the storyline, her castmates, and the beloved on-screen character, Kate Pearson, who she portrayed for six years. “I am her; she is me. [We] always put ourselves into our roles. And I think Kate is so much of who I used to be. And so now that she’s becoming this very empowered woman who’s speaking up for herself, I, in turn, find myself doing that in different ways,” says Metz....

Public attitude towards the COVID-19 vaccine is improving as the immunization continues to roll out. A recent report from The COVID States Project looked at how healthcare workers and regular individuals perceive the COVID-19 vaccine. Key Takeaways Since January, vaccine hesitancy has decreased for healthcare workers from 37% to 29% and for non-healthcare workers from 41% to 31%.Vaccine resistance has remained relatively steady over the past few months. Factors such as age, race, and gender of healthcare workers impacted their likelihood of being hesitant to the vaccine....

Since April 2020, Sabena Dorman, RN, a Walden University Master of Science in Nursing student, has worked as a traveling nurse at five hospitals across New York City, primarily in COVID-19 intensive care units (ICUs). Traveling nurses typically spend a day orienting to a new location, but the pandemic meant she had no choice but to hit the ground running. Key Takeaways A new study from the American Journal of Critical Care is the latest research demonstrating the immense burnout nurses are feeling due to the pandemic....

If you are currently dating someone with bipolar disorder, you may struggle with a number of challenges like how you can support them while still caring for yourself. Here are some ​real-life tidbits on dating a person with bipolar disorder: Get Educated on Bipolar Disorder Knowledge is power, so learn as much as you can about your partner’s disease. This will also be a healthy sign that you care. That being said, bipolar disorder is a complex disease....

New research confirms what neurologists have been seeing in their clinics: delivering electrical pulses to the brain can offer long-term benefits for people with Parkinson’s disease. Key Takeaways New research shows that deep brain stimulation provides benefits to people with Parkinson’s disease for at least 15 years.The treatment helped study participants reduce their use of Parkinson’s medications by 51% and experience fewer side effects of those drugs.People with Parkinson’s who were treated with deep brain stimulation also experienced a 14% improvement in their quality of life over the long term....

Deviant behavior is defined as actions that violate social norms, which may include both informal social rules or more formal societal expectations and laws. Socially acceptable behavior, on the other hand, refers to the actions that are generally viewed as being appropriate to engage in when in the presence of other people. This article discusses what causes deviant behavior and how it differs from socially acceptable behavior. It also covers different types of deviant behavior and how some behaviors, such as addiction, can span from socially acceptable to deviant....

There is often nothing about how babies or toddlers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) physically look that sets them apart from other kids their age. They may learn to sit, crawl, and walk on time. But as they continue to grow and develop, kids with ASD may communicate, interact, behave, and learn in ways that are different from other children. For instance, autistic kids may have speech and language delays, display behavioral differences, and interact with others differently than other kids their age....

Primary emotions are those that occur as a direct result of encountering some kind of cue. For example, if someone is late for a meeting that is scheduled, they may experience frustration or concern. These emotions would be considered a primary emotion because the emotion occurred as a direct consequence of encountering some kind of event. Learn more about primary emotions and their relationship to secondary emotions with this review....

If colder weather and shorter days cause you to feel the winter blues, you’re not alone. It’s not uncommon to experience fatigue, sadness, difficulty concentrating, and a disruption in your sleep schedule during the winter season. For some, this mood change is temporary and easily managed with lifestyle modifications. But for others, the winter blues can turn into a more severe type of depression called seasonal affective disorder or SAD. The good news?...

Even if your kids try to stay away from drama at school, it doesn’t guarantee that bullies or mean girls will not target them with gossip and rumors. Unfortunately, when it comes to rumors and gossip, all teens are at risk, especially if the people spreading the rumors struggle with envy or are seeking revenge. What’s more, the targets of gossip can change at a moment’s notice. One day kids are talking about who did what with whom and then the next moment, it is your child that is being targeted....

Vomiting is an unpleasant and sometimes inconvenient experience. It might be brought on by food poisoning, early signs of pregnancy, or simply because you are dealing with a bad hangover. No matter the reason, it’s often uncomfortable. This is why many people will attempt to stop themselves from throwing up at first. While it is often best to let yourself throw up, there are also steps you can take to prevent it....

If you’re planning an international trip with your infant soon, you may be wondering if your infant will need a passport to travel and what other rules and regulations you need to be aware of. Here’s what you need to know about traveling internationally with a baby, including if you need an infant passport, what rules apply to travel with a newborn or infant, and how you can prepare. Do Infants Need a Passport to Travel?...

Low birth weight (LBW) is the medical classification for a baby who weighs less than 2500 grams—or 5 pounds, 5 ounces—at birth. LBW babies are at higher risk of health complications but not all low birth weight babies will need interventions or special care, particularly those that are close to the 5 pound, 5 ounce weight cut-off. While it may feel scarier to care for a baby born at low birth weight, there aren’t necessarily many differences in the day-to-day care of your newborn....

Lynn is a classic name in many English-speaking countries. However, while it is most commonly used for girls, there is also a tradition of Lynn as a boy name as well. It is derived from the Welsh and Celtic words for “lake,” “waterfall,” “pool,” and “pond.” Lynn is sometimes used as a nickname for Linda, a Spanish name meaning “pretty.” Additionally, the name joins well as a suffix to other names to create a longer one, such as Aislynn, Evelyn, and Brooklyn....

We tend to think of bipolar disorder as a disease characterized by alternating bouts of depression and mania. While it is true that some people with the disorder will experience a distinctive pendulum swing in moods, with clear highs and lows, more often than not the clinical picture will not be so obvious. Overview In many cases, the depressive episodes may be the defining feature of bipolar disorder. At other times, a person may experience a less severe form of mania known as hypomania, in which the elevated mood may not be so apparent, especially to casual observers....

Dating is hard—it’s always been that way. But the current age of online dating has created fresh challenges and triggers. We’ve somehow normalized ghosting, the slow fade, catfishing, poor communication skills, and lack of clarity around relationships—all things that would make any single person wary about putting themselves out there. Throw in an anxious attachment style and it becomes even tougher. You know the feeling, the one you get after finally hitting send on that well-crafted text to your new love interest, and an hour goes by, then two, then ten, and they still haven’t replied?...

American office culture and the broadly accepted norms of professionalism, in any work context, have historically insisted that we all fit into the same box. Neurodivergence at Work is a column that chronicles the day-to-day realities of how being neurodivergent affects our work life and beyond, including expert insights and lived experiences from those who self-identify. Being a good employee means being punctual, organized, and linearly productive…but what happens when your brain just doesn’t function according to those parameters?...

If the coronavirus pandemic has turned you into an impromptu homeschooler, you’re suddenly tasked with making sure your kid’s brains don’t turn into mush by the time they go back to school. Key Takeaways Parents across the country have been thrust into the position of helping their kids learn from home and online.Finding the right resources can make the virtual learning experience at home go more smoothly.Online learning resources also can help kids go deeper into subject matter as well as practice skills they are struggling with....

Passover is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the liberation of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. It’s a holiday about strength, perseverance, and liberation. It’s also an opportunity to share a sacred meal with loved ones, learn about the history of the Jewish people, and participate in a yearly ritual of tradition and remembrance. Maybe you’ve been celebrating Passover all your life and are looking for some new ways for your kids to participate....

Your race and gender can make a big difference in whether you receive treatment for a headache disorder, such as migraine, new research has found. Key Takeaways New research shows that there are significant disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of migraine among people of color compared to White people.African American men were the least likely of all groups to receive treatment for headache disorders.Closing the gap in migraine care will require a multi-pronged approach that includes diversifying research participants and addressing lack of representation in healthcare professions....