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Early last year, I had a conversation with a friend about the intractable insomnia I was experiencing at the time. This symptom has plagued me on and off since early adulthood. A friend of mine told me that both the quality and quantity of his sleep has improved significantly over the past while, thanks to some habits he’s recently picked up. Most notable among them was the habit of going outside as soon as possible after waking up to soak up 15 or 20 minutes of early morning sunlight. I believe it has something to do with the cortisol surge…

Frequency of meditation among members of historically black Protestant traditions who claim to believe in God. Absolute certainty by religious organizations (2014) Toggle: A religious family belonging to a historically black Protestant tradition that claims to believe in God.Depends on how often you meditate Percentage of members of historically black Protestant traditions who say they believe in God. People who meditate are definitely… share save image religious familyat least once a weekonce or twice a monthseveral times a yearrarely/neverI don’t knowsample sizeBaptist families (historically black Protestant tradition)55%9%3%31%2%1,031Methodist family (historically black Protestant tradition)50%Five%Four%41%< 1%160Pentecostal families (historically black Protestant tradition)67%Five%3%twenty two%3%287Sample sizes…

Pennsylvania College of Technology recently joined the National Alliance on Mental Illness to host a panel discussion on suicide prevention and mental health for students and employees. The event was part of the university’s week-long suicide prevention awareness campaign, known as . “Yellow It Out” “This is a joint effort by Penn College and NAMI to bring together community and university professionals for broader discussions about various aspects of services for people with mental health problems. It was a gathering.” Mary R. Shuma Rudberg, director of counseling at Penn College, explains: “The panel provided keen insight…

matt hewson Torquay artist Ingrid Daniel will unveil her latest body of work when her new show ‘Time in a Sinn Place’ opens at Boom Gallery next weekend. A prolific painter, Danielle’s new exhibition features 15 works in her trademark style, based on her natural experiences across Australia’s diverse landscapes. Since transitioning from textile and costume design ten years ago, Danielle’s paintings have continued to evolve, incorporating new techniques and materials while refining the core elements that define her style. Danielle said that “being in dialogue with what’s going on in the world” has become an important part of her…

|Photo by Jocelyn King| Students at Woodsdale Elementary School receive a lesson about parts of the brain from Matthew Ryan, left, program assistant for the West Virginia University Brain Injury Services Project. Wheel – Your brain processes 70,000 thoughts a day, so if you get hit in the back of the head, you are more likely to lose your vision. Those are just two of the facts Woodsdale Elementary School students learned Friday at the school’s 6th annual Mental Health Fair. “This is a big issue for us, for the kids, and for their families, because…

As the scorching heat of summer hits us, there’s nothing more refreshing than drinking a glass of cold fruit cooler. For those who aren’t familiar, a fruit cooler is a refreshing drink made with fruit, juice, and sweeteners. Perfect for quenching your thirst on hot days, it is loved by everyone from children to adults. Since we can eat a variety of fruits in the summer, we can come up with different recipes to find one that suits our tastes. Whether you enjoy it on a lazy afternoon or as a post-workout snack, fruit coolers are a fun way to…

Many people are turning to multivitamin supplements as a convenient solution to meeting their daily nutritional needs. However, nature has a range of superfoods that provide essential vitamins and minerals in a more natural and bioavailable form. Take a look at some superfoods you can incorporate into your diet as an alternative to multivitamin supplements (Image: Canva) spinach: This leafy plant is rich in vitamins A, C, K, folate, iron, and calcium. Adding spinach to your meals, whether in salads, smoothies, or sautés, boosts its nutritional value to support overall health, including immune function and bone strength. (Image: Canva) Berry:…

. From staff report The Illinois Senate has passed a bill proposed by Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart that would eliminate co-pays for first responders seeking mental health treatment. “We ask first responders to constantly expose themselves to traumatic and dangerous situations to protect us,” Dart said. “This bill is a solid step toward helping them. It will remove the economic barrier between them and the tools they need to manage the burdens that society places on them.” Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart Dart said the need for mental health care for first responders is critical. Due to…

Frequency of meditation among mainline Protestants who attend a prayer group by religious group at least once a week (2014) Toggle: Mainline Protestant religious families attend a prayer group at least once a week depending on meditation frequency Percentage of Mainline Protestants who attend a prayer group and meditate at least once a week… share save image religious familyat least once a weekonce or twice a monthseveral times a yearrarely/neverI don’t knowsample sizeBaptist Family (Mainline Trad)53%13%2%32%< 1%189Episcopal Church/Anglican Family (Mainstream Tradition)57%9%1%30%3%101Lutheran Family (Mainline Trad)62%14%Four%19%1%131Methodist Family (Mainline Trad)60%9%2%twenty four%Four%425Presbyterian family (mainstream tradition)63%9%2%twenty three%2%132Sample sizes and margins of error vary by subgroup,…

Have you ever had a dessert that you can’t stop thinking about? For me, it’s a melty butter cookie. I first discovered them in college when my roommate’s mother sent her a care package. Inside was a slightly crushed bag of homemade gooey butter cookies. Despite growing up in the Midwest, I had never heard of cookies before. I was hooked at the first bite. It doesn’t look like much, but it’s an incredibly delicious combination of cream cheese, butter, and cake mix. Gooey Butter Cookies were born in St. Louis as a twist on the classic gooey butter cake.…