WELLNESS / EMOTIONAL HEALTH

Quarantine is a Recipe for Obesity

The isolation, lack of exercise opportunities and economic hardship related to COVID-19 foster obesity. Here are ways to beat the odds. >

Obesity and Pregnancy

When a mother-to-be is obese it can interfere with the development of areas of the fetal brain implicated in ADHD and decision making. >

Vitamin D's Antidepressant Effects

Vitamin D is good for your bones, but taking it does not seem to do much to lift your spirits. >

Body Odor: It's the Pits

The same bacteria that make your armpits smell bad also give certain cheeses their pungency. A probiotic deodorant may be in the works. >

To Stay Motivated, Take It Easy

Hedonists who enjoy their leisure time may be more likely to achieve their goals than self-disciplined types who agonize over them. >

The Stress of Social Isolation

Being stuck at home, locked in with kids or other family members or no one at all, can make a person more susceptible to COVID-19 infection. >

Tips for Coping with Social Isolation

If quarantine is starting to feel like life without parole, you are not alone. Here are some ways to make it less isolating. >

Who's Angry?

Teachers-to-be, asked to judge the mood of students in videos, often saw black kids as angry when they weren't. It's called anger bias. >

Gay-Straight Alliances Nip Bullying in the Bud

The risk an LGBTQ student will be bullied and face serious health problems goes down if their school has a GSA. >

If at First You Don't Succeed, Try Different

You are more likely to succeed if you are willing to try a different approach when a problem arises. This strategic mindset can be learned. >

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