It’s time to start shopping! Do you have any trendsetters in your life? People who love the latest and greatest trends? We have collected some of the best gifts for our 2020 gift guide for the trendsetter! Look below for… read more
Self-Care
Residents of Oak Hammock at UF Host Scarecrow Festival Tomorrow
The seniors of Oak Hammock at the University of Florida have been staying socially active with fellow residents in a safe, socially distanced way for months by hosting porch happy hours and attending online classes. This week, they are hosting… read more
Everything You Need to Know About Cranberries
With Thanksgiving around the corner, some us up might be dreaming about the taste of cranberry sauce with turkey! But, do you know anything about a cranberry's nutritional value? These little fruits pack a punch, as well as many health… read more
How to Recognize and Deal with Financial Addiction
With so many people having spent a great portion of the past year at home, boredom and restlessness can set in, leading to bad habits. Besides indulging in an extra serving of extra potato chips or a second bowl of… read more
Why Should You Add Radishes to Your Shopping List?
Radishes aren’t a terribly popular vegetable — they’re not often featured in main dish recipes, and their spicy flavor makes some people prefer to skip them as a side. Common in salads and not much else, these veggies are often… read more
Find Out If You Identify More As a Left Brain or Right Brain Thinker
In the middle of your head is a band of nerve tissue that functions like the Panama Canal. This tissue, called the corpus callosum, connects the two hemispheres of your brain and allows them to work together. That’s where the… read more
Alachua County Released an Emergency Order Following the State’s Phase 3 of Reopening
On September 25, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued an order that allowed Florida to embark on Phase 3 of reopening the state, allowing a full reopening of bars, restaurants, theme parks and other businesses. Alachua County released an emergency order… read more
7 Best Online Mental Health Counseling Programs to Check Out
This week, from October 4 to October 10, is Mental Illness Awareness Week. We know that Mental Illness touches millions of people across the world, whether you struggle with it or a family member or friend. One way to better… read more
Let Us Answer Your Questions About Mental Health Professionals
So, what do those letters after your name mean? Can you prescribe me some Xanax? Are you psychoanalyzing me right now? If both you and your husband are counselors, do you ever argue? As a therapist, I’ve been asked all… read more
The Mental & Emotional Benefits of Meditation
Mindfulness meditation — with its focus on breathing, body awareness and grounding in the present moment — has been found to have emotional benefits beyond the well-known physical benefits. The technique is particularly effective at combating anxiety. Meditating helps us… read more
