Couples counseling is a form of psychotherapy that helps intimate partners strengthen their relationship. It can help improve communication and resolve interpersonal conflicts. Good communication and conflict resolution are crucial to sustaining any healthy long-term relationship. Counseling encourages open discussion about problems before they become damaging, which can lead to more productive solutions than if the issues were never addressed at all. Continue reading
Drugs are chemical compounds that impact your mental, emotional, or physical state. They can affect the way your brain works and influence how you think, feel, and behave. While most people use drugs for medical reasons, an increasing number of people are engaging in recreational drug use and drug abuse. Drug abuse refers to a pattern of excessive drug use for nonmedical purposes that often leads to mental, emotional, social, and physical harm for the abuser. Continue reading
Most people consider snoring to be an annoying but normal side-effect of sleep. However, snoring may not be as harmless as you think. It is estimated that 73% of people who snore have sleep apnea. Individuals with sleep apnea are 40% more likely to die early than their peers. Continue reading
People often say there is no force stronger than a mother’s love. And it’s easy to understand why. As the newborn is beginning his or her journey into an unknown world, mom is always right there to do anything she can to make that journey successful. Over the past twenty five years, a number of studies have investigated the factors that contribute to the development of the mother-child bond. Interestingly, there is mounting evidence that breastfeeding may play a very significant role. Continue reading
Shopping for appliances isn’t always easy. Some people get nervous when they have to make a major purchase. Other individuals may feel overwhelmed when they think about the many options that are available to them. If you have to shop for new appliances for your kitchen, here are a few psychological principles that will help you get a bigger bang for your buck. Continue reading
Keeping your brain healthy becomes more important as you age. This is because elderly people are at higher risk of developing cognitive issues such as memory loss and dementia. However, a number of studies show that individuals who stay mentally active by playing brain games or performing memory exercises are less likely to experience cognitive decline when they get older. Keep reading to find out more about what dementia is and what you can do to avoid it. Continue reading
