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Trauma Among Us Approximately 70% of Americans have lived through a traumatic experience, and it is estimated that up to 20% of them will...

The Global Rise of Eating Disorders It is estimated that 30 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder during their lifetime. ...

The Obesity Epidemic The World Health Organization (WHO) states that although obesity is one of the most obviously noticeable health prob...

The Sleep-Wake Cycle Humans are diurnal beings, meaning we generally sleep when it’s dark outside and are active when it’s light. This is control...

The Stress of Sleep How often do we hear healthcare professionals stress the importance of getting seven to eight hours of sleep each nig...

The Stigma of Mental Health Disorders  Imagine this scenario: after a friendly yoga class with your coworkers, you notice Anne is acting ...

An Increase in Lifespan with a Decline in Memory  The World Health Organization estimates that 47 million people live with dementia. As p...

The Stress Response The American Psychological Association states that a greater number of Americans are reporting extreme levels of stre...

The Prevalence of Mental Illness The World Health Organization states that one in four people will be personally affected by a mental health d...