Mindfulness. It’s a buzzword being thrown around a lot these days – and for good reason. The practice of mindfulness meditation, which is basically living in the present moment without judgment, has been shown to be beneficial in reducing stress and anxiety , decreasing depression...
By Catie Bilz I had been in Michigan less than 24 hours the first time I was asked, “So what’s your type?” I moved to Ypsilanti with my husband in May of 2015 after being relocated with his job. Our lives had been turned completely...
Anger, while a normal human emotion, can sometimes get us into trouble. It can negatively affect our work, our relationships, and even our physical and mental health. But to understand anger, it’s important to realize what’s behind it. First, your brain is triggered. Anger often...
We’ve known for years that the food we put into our bodies plays a vital role in maintaining physical health, but did you know that diet and nutrition can also impact our mental state? We used to think that feel good chemicals, such as serotonin,...