Those who struggle during the holiday season may have it even worse this year thanks to COVID-19 By: Alexandra Becker The holiday season may be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many, it can also be a stressful, lonely, and downright depressing few months. This year, as we near the end of [Continue Reading]
How to Get Help from your Kids Around the House? Try Asking Them their Opinion
By Natasha Barrett The dishes always seem to quickly pile up in the sink. “Laundry Mountain” gets bigger and bigger in every bedroom. The floor needs to be swept. The trash needs to be taken out. The everyday chores around the house never end. According to Mariam Wahby, Ph.D., LMFT, education specialist with Behavioral Services [Continue Reading]
5 Important Reminders This Holiday Season
There is a lot on everyone’s minds during the holidays and safety should be at the top of the list. Here are some important and safe reminders this holiday season. Check your airbag’s status as part of your travel plans. The United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the Takata [Continue Reading]
Thanksgiving Tips to be Thankful For
By Drew Munhausen The holiday season is a time for festive gatherings, making new memories with family and… lots and lots of food! Many people plan which foods they will splurge on during Thanksgiving. With food being a focal point of the holiday, food safety is of the utmost importance. Sharon Smalling, a clinical dietitian [Continue Reading]
Minimally Invasive Surgery Relieves 12 Years of Pain
By Evan Koch Omonike Adewole’s swollen midsection dominated nearly every aspect of her life for more than a decade. The large bump, often mistaken as a pregnancy, impacted Omonike’s energy level, self-esteem, mobility, sleep patterns and much more. During the day, Omonike worked through pain and exhaustion to put her four children through college. [Continue Reading]
Brown Eyes Giving You the Blues?
By Caryn Gebhard Following weeks of holiday gatherings, activities and celebrations, the month of January can leave you feeling blue, especially if you have brown eyes. According to a study published in the Open Access Journal of Behavioral Science & Psychology, individuals with dark eye colors may be more prone to depression than their lighter [Continue Reading]