The gossip came moments after Isabella completed intensive treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder, the Bergen 4-Day Treatment (B4DT). In a recent podcast episode There is no such thing as normal, She shares her OCD story, and reveals how B4DT therapy was the circuit breaker she needed. Developed in Norway, B4DT was brought to Aotearoa by charity … Read more
People misunderstand that depression is more than just feeling sad. It makes it difficult to muster the motivation and energy to complete tasks that seem simple to everyone, such as showering. KC Davis, a licensed professional counselor and founder of Combat Care, knows this from both personal and professional experience. In 2023, she gave a … Read more
Photo by David Trunks The New York Times had an interesting article about the consequences of the Olympics being common in India, China and several other countries. The rate reduction in these countries could eventually approach 99 percent. According to the piece, Ozympic sells about $300 for a month’s worth of food in developing countries … Read more
Recently, while sitting behind her husband on a motorcycle and looking at a map to guide him to a meeting, she confidently told him to “turn right” at a three-way intersection, even though the screen pointed to the left. The mistake forced the couple to drive an extra five kilometers and arrive 20 minutes late. … Read more
good job is Slate’s advice column about work. Is the workplace problem big or small? Send it to Laura Helmuth and Dori Schafferer here. (It’s anonymous!) New from the Slate advice family: Unconscious, a monthly dating column. Part advice, part research. Now read the first version. dear good job, I work full time for a … Read more
Amanda Millman knows who to call when someone receives a breast cancer diagnosis and needs an appointment as soon as possible. He also knows how to navigate long wait times to see a specialist or how to get prior authorization for surgery. A year ago, Melman combined her hospitality background with her medical experience to … Read more
The researchers found that reducing or increasing daily exposure to sweetened foods over six months did not change how much the adults liked sweets or how much they consumed. This finding challenges the central assumption behind dietary counseling that targeting sweetness itself can alter cravings, eating behaviors, and health outcomes. Sweets and daily food … Read more
A personal trainer turned fitness mogul reveals why so many gyms in the UK are ‘failing’ their members and how he is tackling the crisis with his fast-growing business. Speaking to GB News, Transform Hub founder and CEO James Calderbank broke down how he ended up operating dozens of gyms across the country and his … Read more
In the kitchen of his off-campus apartment, UNC Chapel Hill sophomore Tate Manell adds butter to a pan. He lets it melt and sear before adding it to country-style beef ribs. For this former lacrosse player, the primary focus of every meal is protein. He pairs the beef with a bowl of rice and some … Read more
A recent study published in Social Psychology and Personality Science suggests that people with social anxiety experience more meaningful and playful social interactions when communicating through digital channels or in small groups. The findings provide evidence that adjusting the social environment to feel more in control helps socially anxious individuals get the most out of … Read more