Cravings

Humor

3 Ways Humor Improves Serious Situations

Susan McQuillan on September 29, 2024

If you're looking for better ways to communicate with children, lighten stressful situations, or share political information, humor is an effective tool to have in your skill set.

If you're looking for better ways to communicate with children, lighten stressful situations, or share political information, humor is an effective tool to have in your skill set.

Dementia

What Does Obesity Have to Do With Alzheimer’s Disease?

Susan McQuillan on September 24, 2024

Excessive weight gain and loss of cognitive skills are associated with a lack of the same hormone.

Excessive weight gain and loss of cognitive skills are associated with a lack of the same hormone.

Anxiety

Do You Suffer From Death Anxiety?

Susan McQuillan on September 4, 2024

If even the mere thought of death—yours or someone else's—causes panic or despair, you can get help.

If even the mere thought of death—yours or someone else's—causes panic or despair, you can get help.

Self-Talk

What Is Your Inner Voice Telling You?

Susan McQuillan on June 28, 2024

Does your negative self-talk interfere with your happiness and satisfaction with life? You may be able to change that.

Does your negative self-talk interfere with your happiness and satisfaction with life? You may be able to change that.

Diet

Is Your Brain Sad or Sluggish? Maybe It's Your Diet

Susan McQuillan on June 10, 2024

Several new studies confirm that how you eat can positively or negatively affect how your brain ages and functions.

Several new studies confirm that how you eat can positively or negatively affect how your brain ages and functions.

Relationships

To Find Love and Meaning in Life, First Find Your Purpose

Susan McQuillan on May 9, 2024

Focus on what's meaningful and fulfilling in your life, and the rest will come.

Focus on what's meaningful and fulfilling in your life, and the rest will come.

Health

The Connection Between Love, Happiness, and Good Health

Susan McQuillan on March 29, 2024

Building and maintaining good, supportive relationships can help you cope with stress, stay healthy, enjoy life, and live longer.

Building and maintaining good, supportive relationships can help you cope with stress, stay healthy, enjoy life, and live longer.

Diet

Be Healthier and Live Longer by Occasionally Eating Less

Susan McQuillan on March 14, 2024

A new study shows a diet that periodically restricts calories for a few days could reduce disease symptoms and potentially add years to your life.

A new study shows a diet that periodically restricts calories for a few days could reduce disease symptoms and potentially add years to your life.

Dementia

Does Herpes Put You at Higher Risk for Alzheimer's Disease?

Susan McQuillan on March 1, 2024

If you've been infected with the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), you may be at a higher risk of developing dementia.

If you've been infected with the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), you may be at a higher risk of developing dementia.

Sexual Orientation

The Many Shades of Asexuality

Susan McQuillan on January 15, 2024

There are many sub-identities associated with asexuality and aromanticism, and they don't necessarily mean lack of interest in sex or romance.

There are many sub-identities associated with asexuality and aromanticism, and they don't necessarily mean lack of interest in sex or romance.

Loneliness

10 Things You Can Do (and Not Do) to Feel Less Lonely

Susan McQuillan on December 8, 2023

Overcoming loneliness is not just about connecting with other people, it's about connecting with the right people for you. This is how you do it.

Overcoming loneliness is not just about connecting with other people, it's about connecting with the right people for you. This is how you do it.

Therapy

How Poetry Can Change Your Life

Susan McQuillan on November 19, 2023

The therapeutic effects of poetry can help patients, mental health professionals, and poets themselves.

The therapeutic effects of poetry can help patients, mental health professionals, and poets themselves.

Dementia

The Exercise That Helps Fight Dementia at Any Age

Susan McQuillan on October 22, 2023

If you're concerned about cognitive decline and dementia, studies show this activity can help.

If you're concerned about cognitive decline and dementia, studies show this activity can help.

Relationships

How to Love Every Day

Susan McQuillan on October 9, 2023

An insightful, easy-to-follow book by a psychotherapist offers 365 ways to help you and your intimate relationships heal, grow, and thrive.

An insightful, easy-to-follow book by a psychotherapist offers 365 ways to help you and your intimate relationships heal, grow, and thrive.

Health

Why Fidgeting Is Not Just for the Young and the Restless

Susan McQuillan on September 25, 2023

Small, consistent body movements can have a long-term, positive impact on your physical and mental health.

Small, consistent body movements can have a long-term, positive impact on your physical and mental health.

Sleep

Can Napping Improve Your Mental Health?

Susan McQuillan on August 21, 2023

If you do it right, studies suggest a quick nap can help restore and maintain brain health and cognitive function.

If you do it right, studies suggest a quick nap can help restore and maintain brain health and cognitive function.

Sex

Men, Sex, and Memory

Susan McQuillan on July 17, 2023

Around middle age, many men start to experience decreased sexual performance and satisfaction along with declining cognitive skills. Is there a connection?

Around middle age, many men start to experience decreased sexual performance and satisfaction along with declining cognitive skills. Is there a connection?

Anxiety

Should You Take Intermittent Breaks From Digital Devices?

Susan McQuillan on June 22, 2023

If using your phone, computer, or tablet leaves you feeling over-stimulated, over-informed, anxious, or stressed, here's how to cut back.

If using your phone, computer, or tablet leaves you feeling over-stimulated, over-informed, anxious, or stressed, here's how to cut back.

Stress

Eat Well and Reduce the Stress of a Tight Food Budget

Susan McQuillan on June 7, 2023

Are you feeling anxious about the price of food in these uncertain times? The Reducetarian Diet can help you eat well and save money at the same time.

Are you feeling anxious about the price of food in these uncertain times? The Reducetarian Diet can help you eat well and save money at the same time.

Diet

How to Keep Your Brain Healthy and Mind Intact

Susan McQuillan on June 2, 2023

Worried about preserving your thinking and memory skills as you get older? It might be easier than you think!

Worried about preserving your thinking and memory skills as you get older? It might be easier than you think!