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Raise your hand if you feel like you can’t think straight before your first cup of coffee. It can’t just be me, right? Oftentimes, the act of drinking coffee is enough to offer a psychological mental energy boost, and then the caffeine physiologically kicks things into gear in the next 30 to 60 minutes.
Here’s a bit of life lately! March Vibes Snow….and 80s in the same 10 day forecast. That summarizes the ups and downs of this time of year. We went from happy vibes at the dentist office… To the dreaded stomach bug. Poor Birch was in an awful state, but thank GOODNESS I didn’t get it this time. I used every precaution I could (mask, washed hands a million times, quarantined the patient mostly to one bathroom and his room). He did enjoy unlimited iPad and popsicle time! Mazen inherited this suit from a friend of mine who outgrew it –…
Looking to revamp your breakfast routine? These on-trend chia breakfasts are perfect for busy mornings, offering minimal prep and maximum nourishment. Chia seeds are rich in protein, antioxidants and omega-3, as well as many other nutrients. These recipes are designed to keep you full, energised and genuinely excited for breakfast. Whether you fancy something fruity or a little indulgent, there’s a recipe here to suit every taste and proof that healthy eating shouldn’t ever feel like a chore.We have plenty more high-protein breakfast ideas for you to try, as well as our healthy breakfasts and low-calorie breakfasts. Check out our…
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Feeling anxious is something many of us understand all too well. In fact, according to the National Institute for Mental Health, more than 30% of US adults will experience anxiety at some point in their lives. Whether you’re dealing with generalized anxiety, social anxiety, or panic disorder, you’re probably familiar with the usual advice: therapy, medication, self-care. But what if there’s another, lesser-known piece to the puzzle? Enter choline—a nutrient that’s starting to gain attention for its potential connection to mental health.As a registered dietitian, I’m always exploring how evidence-based nutrition supports overall health, including mental well-being. Recently, a major…
If you’re shopping online, or just trying to access certain websites, and things aren’t loading properly, it’s (probably) not your internet: Amazon is down. As of Thursday afternoon, Amazon services, including both Amazon.com and AWS, are having issues loading and running. You can see that from Downdetector, a site used to track user reports of issues with websites and services. (Disclosure: Lifehacker’s parent company, Ziff Davis, owns Downdetector.) As of this article, Amazon.com has tens of thousands of user reports, while AWS has thousands. Prime Video, Amazon’s streaming service, also has user reports at this time, though they aren’t as…
Beauty & Health EditorHannah Frye is the Beauty & Health Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.S. in journalism and a minor in women’s, gender, and queer studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Hannah has written across lifestyle sections including beauty, women’s health, mental health, sustainability, social media trends, and more. She previously worked for Almost 30, a top-rated health and wellness podcast. In her current role, Hannah reports on the latest beauty trends and innovations, women’s health research, brain health news, and plenty more.
Verywell / JR Bee So, you love learning how the brain works, helping others, and spending countless hours diagnosing yourself and your friends using the latest TikTok mental health videos (we’ve all been there). If psychology is your passion, you might wonder: What type of psychology degree do I need to work in this field? No matter what you plan do to with your education (help others, do research, solve problems, etc.), there’s a degree option out there that will help you reach your goals. Psychology degree options include those at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The five main types…
It’s one thing to grow up with strict parents—or even emotionally immature ones who made you the de facto adult in the house. But it’s another to be raised by narcissist parents—a specific kind of upbringing that impacts you long after your childhood technically ends.These days, “narcissist” has become a buzzword to describe manipulative exes, tyrannical bosses, or essentially anyone who acts like an entitled jerk. Clinically, there is such a thing as Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), a rare, diagnosable mental health condition that requires a formal evaluation. But when people use this term in everyday conversation, they usually aren’t…
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