After the daily grind, planning a well-balanced meal can feel like a time-sucking chore. We get it. But since you can’t survive off-dry cereal and coffee, using MealEasy can help. Make food that’ll keep you healthy and strong, no matter your dietary needs. Select from six nutritious plans, like heart-healthy, diabetes-friendly, and vegetarian. MealEasy has [...]
Worrying Won’t Change the Outcome Life comes with a lot of responsibilities and circumstances that at times can feel overwhelming. But the truth is that no amount of worrying or anticipation is going to change the outcome of what is. In fact, engaging in habits of worry only drains us of our health and general [...]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a leading technique in the mental health world. It’s based on the following principles: Mental health issues stem from inaccurate or unhelpful thought patterns.Mental health issues stem from unhelpful learned behavior.People can learn new, more helpful thoughts and behaviors, which helps improve mental well being. There are various strategies used [...]
What is Burnout Burnout is a state of all-encompassing exhaustion that results from prolonged, consistent stress. Originally applied only to those in helping professions (nurses, mental health professionals, social workers, etc.), the term is now used for anyone experiencing the fallout from overworking. When we feel overwhelmed, undervalued, or emotionally drained, we may be unable [...]
If we aren’t used to discussing emotions and needs in relationships, it may feel incredibly uncomfortable. But, when we’re open to discussion, we can cultivate healthier connections with ourselves and others. While date nights and physical affection are fun ways to feel connected, they may not fortify a relationships’ foundation. Below are five simple hacks [...]
Water is a critical substance for the survival of Earth and most of the life on it. On average, adult bodies contain up to 60% water. Every part of our body contains water, to varying degrees. Large organs like the brain, skin, heart, and lungs are more water than anything else. Without water, our body [...]
Almost 20% of all adults in the United States have experienced at least mild depression since 2019, according to the CDC. As of 2021, an estimated 17.3 million adults have experienced at least one major depressive episode in the last year. So what happens when we’re one of those who suffer from “major depression”? We [...]
Currently, in the US, heart disease, lower respiratory infections, and stroke are the top 3 biggest causes of death regardless of age. Additionally, the risk of dying from cancer and Alzheimer’s disease increases as we age. These diseases can start to become a bigger problem in our 50’s, 60’s and 70’s when we still have [...]
Many of us grew up being told that showing our true emotions is a sign of weakness. Maybe we saw this modeled by caregivers and portrayed by macho heroes in movies. We may avoid expressing our emotions because it feels uncomfortable or scary. We may believe that handling hard situations alone makes us brave. Or [...]
Hopefully, we’ve all had the chance to experience belly-clutching, tear-jerking laughter. Perhaps we’ve been in a room with friends and the hilarity was so contagious that the laughter turned to silent wheezing. We typically feel great when in these moments. In this article, we explore the emotional, physical, and social benefits of cracking up with [...]