Habits are repeated, and often subconscious actions that are triggered in response to contextual cues. Wearing a seat belt is an example of a habit. For many people, the action of buckling a seat belt is triggered by the contextual cue of shutting the vehicle door after you get in. Research shows...
Growing up, I had two distinctive impressions of pumpkin pie. Both of my grandmothers made homemade pies each year, but each was a different experience. One created a delectable homemade crust with a light, pumpkin filling. My grandma on the other side made a pie that was equally flavorful but...
Like many things, there are positive and negative effects of screen time for all of us, and it can be hard to come up with that magic amount of time that should be spent interacting with a screen. We do know that too much time spent on screens can be detrimental to youth – they can experience sleep...
Each September is national Suicide Prevention Month. In 2023, 12.8 people seriously thought about suicide and 1.5 million people attempted it. Over 49,000 people died by suicide in 2023. That is one death every 11 seconds. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. The...
The Illinois State Fair is just around the corner—happening from August 8–18—and while the National Weather Service is predicting a Heat Advisory, that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying all the fun, food, and festivities the fair has to offer.Yes, it’ll be hot. But with a little planning and a few...
June is Men’s Health Month—a month dedicated to raising awareness about the health challenges men face and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease among men. It’s the perfect time to take a step back, reflect on your health, and make positive changes that can lead to a longer,...
What is tai chi? Tai chi is the practice of slow, gentle movements while having a meditative state of mind and mindful breathing. This form of exercise has been found to be a safe exercise because of the slow, gentle movements. Tai chi was originally founded in China, but you...
Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is the global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. BAW was founded by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives (DABI) and the European Dana Alliance for the...
Unfortunately, as a person ages, their risk of having a chronic illness increases. According to research by the National Council on Aging, around 90% of people over the age of 60 have at least one...
Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is the global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science. BAW was founded by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives (DABI) and the European Dana Alliance for the Brain (EDAB), and is coordinated by the Dana...
