The 4-Word Sleep Trick That Stops 3 A.M. Overthinking
by Jeffrey Bernstein Ph.D. How a simple phrase can quiet your mind and help you fall back asleep faster. Key points You know the feeling. It’s 3:00 a.m., and your…
Mind Traps: Understanding and Overcoming Anxiety in Our Community
Anxiety is a complex and misunderstood mental health challenge that affects many individuals. Anxiety remains a common thread that can hinder our well-being. Let’s explore some of the mind traps…
Natural Ozempic Alternatives: How to Boost GLP-1 Naturally for Weight Loss
Understanding GLP-1: Nature’s Ozempic Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a hormone responsible for regulating appetite, blood sugar, and digestion. Medications like Ozempic mimic GLP-1 to promote weight loss, but there are…
Historic Snowfall Paralyzes New Orleans: An Unprecedented Freeze
New Orleans is no stranger to unpredictable weather, but this week’s historic snowfall brought the city to a screeching halt, much like the rare freezes of 1899 and 2018 that…
Is Unionization Good for Nursing in New Orleans?
Is New Orleans Becoming the New California? Recent union activity among nurses in New Orleans has sparked a debate. The movement echoes similar efforts in California, raising questions about patient…
Empowering the Black Community Through Health Improvement
Health disparities continue to plague the Black community, creating significant obstacles to achieving optimal wellness. Improving health outcomes requires education, access, and systemic change. Here we provide effective strategies for…
The Best Way to Approach 2025: A Blueprint for Your Best Year
Start with Realistic Expectations The new year often comes with pressure to achieve. Most resolutions fail because they demand perfection. Release that burden now. Focus on Progress, Not Perfection Striving…
How Your Blood Sugar Levels Cause Food Cravings
by Thomas Rutledge Ph.D. Metabolic biology meets food psychology. Key points For tens of millions of Americans, food cravings are a frequent or even daily experience. Defined as “an intense…
Why You’ve Got to Have Faith
Believing in something bigger than yourself can be good for your mental health. By Daniel Fryer M.Sc., MBSCH Key points Do you consider yourself religious or spiritual? Do you believe…
3 Mental Errors That Make Life Harder Than It Has to Be
Ditch these subtle biases to become at least slightly happier. Life can feel hard for all sorts of valid reasons. However, if everything feels like a struggle, it can be…