“Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will never hurt you.” Parents have recited this adage for years when talking to their children about being picked on. Another oldie but goodie is, “Kids will be kids.” Although bullying has been an expected part of childhood, it is now in the media spotlight and …
Stress is a part of life. We all have ways of dealing with stress. Some people control stress with natural remedies and some with medications. What we all know is that stress is bad for our health. What effect does stress have on our physical and mental health? What happens when we feel stress? The …
Dr. Paul Valbuena, a double board-certified psychiatrist. who has been in the public and private sector of mental health for over 10 years, says “we have a nationwide problem of ignoring mental health issues and signs of trouble”. Obviously, there were red flags in the Florida shooting case but the monitoring of Cruz and his …
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“This year, I’m going to lose weight.” Every year, millions of people make New Year’s resolutions. The hopes and dreams of a new start inspire a majority of the population to promise themselves they will achieve better health. More specific, people want to lose pounds and inches. Then come to the many diets and exercise plans that are thrown at …
When you go to the gym, what muscles do you want to strengthen? Usually, people focus on the muscles that make them feel stronger, like the biceps, quadriceps, and pectoral muscles. In a typical exercise routine, the brain is not a part of the body that is considered. The brain needs exercise, too. Whether the …