Many of us have watched in pain as our children become completely enveloped in a video game; the bright movement on the screen reflected on their frozen faces for hours. We see how addictive this “controlled substance” can be, and we wonder if it is something more serious than a…
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As summer kicks into full gear and we start to trade in our wool sweaters and baggy work clothes for summer frocks and tank tops, we begin to realize the consequences of all those nights we spent holed up in our rooms, binging on Netflix and potato chips after a…
It’s long been suspected that chronic social isolation has debilitating effects on mental health. “Being connected to others socially is widely considered a fundamental human need—crucial to both well-being and survival,” said Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Brigham Young University. “Yet an increasing portion of the U.S. population…
Summer is in full effect – the sun is beating down, you’re making plans to get away and are, generally speaking, in a better mood this time of year. After all, your allergies are a thing of the past (aka last season). Or are they? Spring may be over but…
