It’s that time of the year again when we’re all thinking a little more about our vitamin D levels. Having optimal vitamin D levels plays a crucial role in immune health in addition to supporting bone health, sleep, and blood sugar balance (this vitamin does a lot in the body).
Key Takeaways If you and your partner strongly disagree about wanting kids and won’t change your minds, it’s best to end the relationship early. Long-term couples should have detailed conversations about the financial, social, and personal impacts of having children. It’s important to make a decision about having kids sooner rather than later to avoid … Read more
“Even though there were long periods of inactivity, the Hadza are often resting in postures that require their muscles to maintain light levels of activity,” explains professor and researcher David Raichlen, Ph.D. “Being a couch potato—or even sitting in an office chair—requires less muscle activity. Since light levels of muscle activity require fuel, which generally … Read more
Key Takeaways Understand why you’re holding onto resentment to help let it go. Examine your expectations of what an apology or resolution looks like. Practicing gratitude can help shift focus from negative feelings. Whether a conscious act or unintentional, being hurt by someone else often has a lasting impact on us. It ignites a flurry … Read more
Getting enough vitamin D promotes whole-body health and longevity.
Key Takeaways The Genie Wiley story revealed how extreme isolation during childhood can affect language development. Despite intervention, Genie never acquired language, supporting the idea of a critical period for language acquisition. Her case also raised serious ethical concerns about the treatment of vulnerable people in psychological research. While there have been a number of … Read more
Osteoporosis, a condition in which bones become fragile from tissue loss, affects 10 million Americans1 over the age of 50. While any bone is at risk of breaking in osteoporosis patients, hip fractures (i.e., a break in the thigh bone) are especially debilitating to the patient, their family, and the health care system due to … Read more
Key Takeaways Trusting others requires being open and vulnerable, which not everyone is ready to do. A lack of trust can come from early experiences where trust was broken or never formed. Learning to trust again can start with small, everyday situations to build confidence. Thinking “I don’t trust anyone” strongly suggests that trust issues … Read more
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Key Takeaways BPD symptoms usually get less severe as people get older. People with BPD often learn to manage their symptoms better with time. Sometimes, avoiding situations that trigger symptoms helps lessen BPD symptoms. If someone you know has borderline personality disorder (BPD), you may have noticed that as that person grows older (into their … Read more