Admit it: you’ve probably used a cutesy nickname for a romantic partner at some point in time. Was it pookie? Schnookums? Sexy McSexypants? We don’t judge. While you might not love the idea of people knowing the goofy nicknames you use with your boyfriend, husband, or partner, rest assured that your pet names are a […]
As offices slowly begin to reopen and people return to their former working conditions, pets will be left at home for longer periods of time than they may be currently used to. Being that many of us have spent the last year consistently by our pets’ sides, they may experience anxiety when we have to […]
This morning after waking when the alarm went off, you may have experienced a feeling of grogginess and lack of alertness. This is a physiological phenomenon termed “sleep inertia.” If you experience this, you are not alone. Aboard the International Space Station a NASA astronaut reported: “The morning started disastrously. I slept through two alarms, […]
Microdosing has become something of a wellness trend in recent years, gathering traction in Australia and overseas. The practice involves taking a low dose of a psychedelic drug to enhance performance, or reduce stress and anxiety. While the anecdotal accounts are compelling, significant questions remain around how microdosing works, and how much of the reported […]
A study secret of the pros, burning and inhaling various scents can have a positive impact on your mental wellbeing, including your ability to remember. If you’ve ever opted for a mint during your late-night cram session, you’ve likely experienced the helpful mental benefits of the sensory system. According to My Domaine, your sense of […]
Being pregnant is an exciting time in one’s life. From that first positive pregnancy test and baby announcement to the first kicks, every day of the 40 or so weeks can feel like a new adventure. But that adventure also comes with a lot of worries and concerns. During an ultrasound, a doctor reviews different […]
When the term “brain food” comes to mind—no pun intended—chances are you maybe never considered how exactly nutrition can impact your life. Sure, eating vitamins is great and all, but nutrient-dense food can provide a whole host of benefits that include optimizing your mental health. During a recent Friday Sessions, Dr. Drew Ramsey, M.D., author […]
Consciously changing the way you breathe has been shown to reduce stress, increase alertness and even improve your immune system. Inhale, exhale, repeat. Inhale through your nose for five counts. Hold your breath in for five counts. Exhale through your nose for five counts. How do you feel? Relaxed? Calm? Perhaps, even more alert? Breathing […]
It's something that women and people with female reproductive organs are told time and again by doctors: The vagina is self-cleaining—that's to say that, despite a myriad of products out there marketed to cleanse it, the vagina already does a great job of keeping itself clean via natural secretions and its own specific pH. And […]
If you count yourself among those who lose themselves in the lives of fictional characters, scientists now have a better idea of how that happens. Researchers found that the more immersed people tend to get into “becoming” a fictional character, the more they use the same part of the brain to think about the character […]
