With the societal emphasis placed on Fourth of July parties, some may be swayed to believe that the holiday is best spent under the influence. When actually, the opposite is true. The Fourth of July is more fire-cracking fun when you’re sober. Here are some reasons why — 1. There’s more to celebrate. While celebrating […]
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Why is it so easy to fall into bad habits? Why are good habits so hard to establish? It is a frustrating issue, especially when you realize that the bad habits you have are keeping you from a healthy, happy life. Some bad habits may also have deep-seated reasons behind them that have to be rooted
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The mental health benefits of spending time in nature are abundant. Green spaces and outdoor places have been shown to improve one’s entire perspective, including boosting cognitive abilities, diminishing stress, promoting a more positive mood, increasing a sense of empathy, and reducing the risk of struggling with mental health conditions. Nature can be incorporated into
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Due to biological, societal, and environmental factors, men struggle with addiction at increased rates, with almost 12% of men versus 6.4% of women experiencing a substance abuse disorder (SUD). Below, explore some of the differences between men and women in their use of specific substances. Alcohol: Men abuse alcohol at higher rates, with 20% of
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If you have been through a traumatic event, or even if you’ve just been a little down lately, you probably don’t want to hear all the positive aspects to what you’re going through. However, there may come a time down the road when you are at a place where you can look back on something bad
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