11 Ways Plants Enhance Your Mental and Emotional Health

by Susan McQuillan M.S., RDN Research shows how indoor and outdoor green spaces improve our well-being. Cultivate a life of positivity and good health. Source: Admiral_Lebioda/Pixabay, used with permission What…

The Dangers of Vaping Doctors Want Everyone to Know

Just in case the six deaths and 380 reported cases of severe lung disease aren’t motivation enough to put down the JUUL. By Maggie O’Neill In early September, the Centers…

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6 Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar, Backed by Science

Written by Kris Gunnars, BSc If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. Apple cider vinegar is the most…

30 Super Effective Affirmations You Can Use Every Day

Turn your whole world around with a few simple words. By Parker O’Very Sure, we all feel silly standing in front of the mirror, saying things like “I am the…

Grief Following Sudden Death of a Loved One

by Marvin G. Knittel Ed.D. The typical five stages of grief differ from the stages of mourning a death. We had just finished supper when the phone rang.  Usually, Mom…

The Art of Making Decisions

by Robert Taibbi L.C.S.W. 5 tips for getting off the fence Source: unsplash So, you’re deciding between taking a job near you that pays less but keeps you closer to your…

Say Goodbye to Your Inner Critic

Staying ambitious without perfectionism or doubt. Source: GoodStudio/Shutterstock You know who your inner critic is. It’s the little voice inside your head that insults you and criticizes you. It seems…

10 Energizing Foods to Add to Your Diet

By Sue Van Raes Do you find yourself in an afternoon slump most days? Do you feel rundown, overwhelmed, exhausted, and burnt out? Have you noticed your to-do list keeps getting…

Sex and the City of New Orleans

Dr. Lisa Moreno-Walton, MD, MS, MSCR Emergency Medicine Physician at University Medical Center Director of Research, Diversity, Viral Testing, Latino Health Scholars Program The topic of sex is always an…