As a counselor and educator, I often find myself reflecting on representations of therapy in popular culture. One film that has stayed with me over the years is Good Will …
The Great Undoing for Parents in Recovery
One of the greatest challenges of being a parent in recovery is finding the time and emotional space to be a parent and engage in the recovery process.
The Brain’s Hidden Stories in the Heartbeat Rhythm
Brain aging may lead to a decline in immune system response and hinder the removal of aged cells. The accumulation of these cells contributes to age-related diseases.
My BFF Can’t Remember Me: Friendship in the Age of AI
AI can now remember what you said last week—but that doesn’t mean it remembers you.
When the Immune System Turns on Us
Learn how breathing strategies and cold immersion techniques developed by Wim Hof directly impact the autonomic and autoimmune systems.
Challenging Medical Ageism After 50
Personal Perspective: If you feel your doctor isn’t listening to you or answering questions, speak up. Your concerns are valid, even if they are based on fear or lack of …
How a Pet (or Two) Can Help Your Grief
Personal Perspective: After my husband died, the house felt very empty. Then I got dogs.
How to Escape the Overthinking Trap
Overthinking is linked to anxiety and emotional distance, often rooted in family dynamics. Recognize the underlying anxiety and build emotional awareness to help break the cycle.
STI Outbreak in Alaska
Alaska is seeing a dangerous gonorrhea outbreak, while the CDC’s STD lab and field staff have been cut. What happens to sexual health when states lose their first line of …
Completely Different Strategies for Winning the Presidency
Ever wonder how elected leaders can vary so wildly from one another? A recent study explores our preferences for self-oriented as opposed to other-oriented leaders.