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Merely living in the 21st century can be stressful, and without available coping strategies, stress often increases with the demands of life. Stress alone is not as widely discussed as other conditions within the mental health community. However chronic stress can negatively impact both our physical and

Maintaining a strong marriage can be vital to the health and success of the family. Although marital conflict often increases with life’s demands and stress, there are ways to cultivate a stronger and more resilient marriage. Communication is the bedrock for a healthy marriage because marital conflict

It is no surprise that the brain, like any other machine, requires routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance over the years. However, this can be challenging when there is often conflicting and confusing evidence regarding brain health. In an attempt to deliver the most accurate and up-to-date

Listening is an extremely valuable interpersonal skill. Feeling heard cannot only be validating but it can often be the key to a lasting friendship or happy marriage. Do people often accuse you of being a poor listener? Or do you pride yourself on your good listening yet

Lately there has been much investigation into certain foods and their ability to prevent against disease and degeneration. Turmeric has been receiving increased attention for its diverse benefit. Turmeric, a yellow-orange root, was made popular for its use in Indian cuisine and Ayurvedic medicine. The most active

Psychological assessment is not one-size-fits-all. Psychologists tailor certain assessments and tests to meet individual needs. A licensed clinical psychologist is expertly trained in administering tests and assessments as well as interpreting and integrating the results in order to present the client with a comprehensive view of their

Sleep is an essential part of one’s health and well-being. A new study examined the effects of each hour of sleep lost among teenagers. According to the National Institute of Health, although teenagers need an average of nine hours of sleep per night, only 3% of students

There are countless parenting resources available that offer stories, guidelines, and tips to parents. Regardless of the individual parenting styles, advice based on research can offer great insight into the effectiveness of specific parental approaches and techniques. Three parenting tips are outlined below:   The first tip

There are limited treatment options for older individuals with sleep problems, so the effectiveness of the alternative intervention, mindfulness, has been examined among those with poor sleep quality. Recent research by Black et al (2015) suggests that older adults can improve sleep disturbances by increasing mindfulness practices

It is commonly known that Alzheimer’s is associated with memory deficits, but did you know that changes in mood can precede other symptoms? A recent study by Masters, Morris, and Roe (2014) suggests that behavioral changes, such as depression, irritability, or anxiety, precede other signs and symptoms