By Hannah Maine --- Research on the way sugar affects the human body has been increasing recently as we learn there is much more to sugar’s effects than what we originally thought. Weight For much of the time, calories were the only factor to focus on when considering how we ...
By Miriam Aliberti --- What are you feeling right now? Happy, sad, angry, afraid, jealous, excited? Everyone experiences these emotions from time to time and it’s no surprise that emotions have a big effect on how we think, act, and respond to life. Staying positive is good for your body ...
By Nikki Kontz, LMSW --- There’s no place like hope for the holidays. That’s because studies show living in a state of hope can help increase happiness, improve academic achievement and lower rates of suicide. The good news –hope is a skill you can learn and develop over time. This ...
By Elizabeth Fedrick, PhD, LPC --- “What sets you apart can sometimes feel like a burden and it’s not. And a lot of the time, it’s what makes you great.” —Emma Stone The uniqueness of personalities is what makes relationships and interactions with others so interesting and appealing. If everyone ...
By Stephanie Elliot --- In today’s world, it’s not unusual for teens to feel stressed. Whether you’re applying for colleges, worried about homework, dealing with personal problems, or stressed about social media pressures, anxiety and depression can hit hard. There may be times when you are worried about situations you ...