Published inBeingWell·PinnedMember-onlyThe Lawn You Love Is Killing Your Mental Health By Your Pesticide UseWeeds and bugs are only two of the things you're killing because the most important thing you don’t think about is your mental health. A lush, green lawn was once thought to be a desirable sign of having made it and attained the American dream—a home of one’s own. But…Insecticides Market3 min readInsecticides Market3 min read
Published inBeingWell·PinnedMember-onlyDoing Nothing, Including No 10K Steps, Is Good for Mental HealthToo often, we adhere to mandated wellness tips, some of which are baseless, to help maintain our mental and creative abilities. Forget much of it. It’s natural to feel overburdened and constantly on the go in today’s demanding world. We frequently place more importance on getting things done, multitasking, and…Default Mode Network3 min readDefault Mode Network3 min read
Published inBeingWell·PinnedMember-onlyThe Myth of the Gospel of 10,000 Steps Daily for HealthMyths abound in wellness, and the only way to handle them is by refuting them with science. This is one of the prevalent ones, so here goes. Wellness experts are shouting from the rooftops that anyone who wants to maintain their health must, if at all possible, walk at least…Walking3 min readWalking3 min read
Published inBeingWell·PinnedMember-onlyGrieve As You Must, and Break Free of Believing in the “Steps”Too many therapists and their patients have been led to believe there’s a formula for grieving and that everyone must process the five steps—nonsense. There are times when we must open up and share our experiences, especially around grieving, and this is one of them for me. Years ago, just…Grief5 min readGrief5 min read
Published inBeingWell·PinnedMember-onlyBeware the Strike of an “Evil” TherapistHow to protect yourself from harm from “therapists” who promise “cures” while taking your money. — “While nothing is easier than to denounce the evildoer, nothing is more difficult than to understand him.” — Dostoevsky A therapist or, more appropriately, a psychotherapist, in this case, is a word we never associate with evil. …Mental Health10 min readMental Health10 min read
17 hours agoMember-onlySinging Lullabies to Babies Is “Magic” for Their Cognitive DevelopmentThe simple act of singing lullabies in utero or during a baby’s early years has a powerful effect on their socialization, attachment, and brain development. How many of us had the wonderful joy of hearing our mothers either hum or sing lullabies to us as we grew before birth or…Babies Health3 min readBabies Health3 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyBeware the Mental Health Consequences of Long-CovidLong-Covid carries a potential host of mental health issues for those with pre-existing disorders as well as new mental health issues. COVID-19 tried all the locks in our immune system and found what it wanted: entrances. The result gave it access not simply to our major organs but also to…Long Covid Recovery3 min readLong Covid Recovery3 min read
Published inBeingWell·2 days agoMember-onlyAir Pollution Is the Invisible Source Attacking Your Mental HealthYou may not see it, but you might smell it, and your eyes might burn. It is endangering your mental and physical health each day you breathe it. Advances in technology meant reducing air pollution, which was supposed to make all of us safer and healthier as a result. In…Air Pollution3 min readAir Pollution3 min read
Published inBeingWell·3 days agoMember-onlyOlder Patients Will Find Decreased Number of Gerontologists for Their CareAs the world ages and the older population increases, a disturbing change is evident in medicine: fewer gerontologists. The population of the world isn’t getting any younger, and the number of older individuals is growing. A sea change is seen in medicine, with fewer healthcare professionals opting for gerontology. …Gerontology4 min readGerontology4 min read
4 days agoMember-onlyKids, Health Achievement, and Happiness in the Home Are RelatedHealthy kids who go on to achieve in life are happy, healthy kids who live in a comfortable, loving home. Happiness in the home sets the stage for future health, achievement, and emotional stability in kids and adults in the home. …Happiness3 min readHappiness3 min read
