Tag: Mind & Body

The Mystical Origins of the Pillow

“We are such stuff as dreams are made on; and our little life is rounded with a sleep.” – William Shakespeare, “The Tempest” A good night’s sleep is imperative to both our mental and physical well-being, and allows for the regeneration of both mind and body. Sleep hygiene, including things such as a regular bedtime…


Can’t Understand Your Teen? You’re Not Alone.

“Mo-om,” my child cocks her head to one side to look at me. “Why are you being so emo?” The words string together so quickly they’re hard to follow: “Whyyabeingsoemo?” To be honest, I have no idea what my daughter’s accusing me of. My husband and I have four children. The oldest is 22 and…


More Reasons to Love Watermelon

The ultimate summer fruit is ripe for the picking, and it comes with a wealth of health benefits. More than just a refreshing dessert or treat for the hotter days, watermelon is a proven medicinal food. With the scientific name Citrullus lanatus, watermelon is a fruit that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. While native to…


Can Shoulder Pain Come From Your Ankles?

Shoulders are the most commonly injured joints in the body because they are the most mobile and the least stable. Instability is what causes this unique and complex joint to be the third most common musculoskeletal complaint presenting to physical therapy. So, if instability is the reason for such a high rate of pain and…


There’s No Mild in Myocarditis

Emily Jo and her family, who live just outside of Atlanta, Georgia, were as careful as they could be to avoid getting COVID-19. They social distanced, always wore masks, opted for virtual learning, and were very excited to get the vaccine as soon as it was available. Jo teaches English as a second language, science,…


A Guide to Mastering Your Fear

We’re trapped by the wall of fear as long as we keep avoiding it.


AstraZeneca Antibody Cocktail 77 Percent Effective Against Symptomatic COVID-19 in Trial

AstraZeneca said Friday it plans to apply for regulatory approval of an antibody cocktail that a preliminary study showed was highly effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19, offering a potential alternative or complement to vaccines. The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker announced in an Aug. 20 release that the drug, a combination of two long-acting antibodies derived from convalescent…


Getting Children Help When They Need It

In 2019, the Rockville Centre school district in Long Island, New York, was shaken by a string of student deaths, including the suicides of a recent graduate and a student. “When you get these losses, one after the other, you almost can’t get traction on normalcy,” said Noreen Leahy, an assistant superintendent at the school…


How the Rapid Planning Method Makes You More Productive

Have you ever heard of the Rapid Planning Method? This time management approach, often written shorthand as RPM, was developed by motivational speaker and business coach Tony Robbins. Robbins considers RPM to be a system of thinking rather than a time management technique, but it’s a system that will help you increase your productivity nevertheless. This…


This Simple but Effective ‘Positivity Challenge’ Will Completely Change Your Mindset

By Morissa Schwartz I recently learned that it takes 66 days to form a habit, and your thought process shapes your overall mood and productivity. Humans have a natural negativity bias: The bad parts of life weigh heavier on our minds than the good parts. You must experience five good things to overcome the effect one terrible thing…