National Nutrition Month

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that can profoundly impact a person’s life. It is characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that the individual feels driven to perform. OCD is more than just a personality quirk or a habit; it is a serious, often chronic disorder that…

When you hear the word “addict,” what comes to mind? A person on the street begging for money? What about a person slumped over on the train that hasn’t moved in the last two stops? Those are the stereotypical images that come to mind when we think of addiction.

When it comes to eating disorders, we often think of conditions like anorexia or bulimia. There is another disorder that is less well-known, yet just as impactful: Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, or ARFID. This condition can be particularly concerning when it affects children, as it can interfere with their growth, development, and overall well-being. What…

There’s a moment many women recognize. You work hard.You find your footing.You succeed — maybe quietly at first, then more visibly. And somewhere along the way, the tone shifts. You’re no longer impressive.You’re “a lot.”You’re no longer inspiring — you’re too much. Taylor Swift recently named this dynamic plainly on The Late Show with Stephen…

Most people have had the experience of a thought appearing out of nowhere that seemed completely at odds with who they are or what they value. A flash of an image while holding something sharp. A fleeting, strange idea in an inconvenient moment. The immediate reaction is often alarm, followed by shame, and then the…

Without question, the world was not prepared for a pandemic. My simple question is – why? Let’s take a brief historical dive and approach disasters in the natural world from the perspective of a bird’s eye view.