Calls to Reassess Cannabis Risks: New Research Reported
Many people still believe marijuana is “safe” or that it’s impossible to get addicted, but research increasingly proves the opposite. Cannabis use disorder (CUD) is emerging as a serious public […]
Respiratory Care Settings and Smoking Cessation
Smoking is one of the leading causes of respiratory disease, impacting lung health at every stage of life. It is responsible for about 8 in 10 COPD-related deaths in the […]
What You Should Never Say to Someone Grieving a Loss, According to Experts
Grief is one of life’s heaviest burdens, and when someone we love is grieving, we often feel the pressure to find the “right” words—only to discover later that our good […]
What Is Confirmation Bias?
Confirmation bias is one of the most common — and often unnoticed — mental shortcuts that shapes how we think, make decisions, and interact with others. It’s the tendency to […]
How Tobacco Use Affects Oral Health
Cigarettes, cigars, hookah, e-cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco all negatively impact oral health, often in ways that are both painful and dangerous. Tobacco use is strongly linked to oral cancers, including […]
The Power of Unity
Collaboration has always been a powerful tool for progress, and within AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities, it is a driving […]
What Happens in the Brain After a Friendship Breakup
Friendship breakups are more common than many realize—research shows that up to 70% of close friendships dissolve after seven years, and a 2023 YouGov poll found that over two-thirds of […]
Rising Together: Breaking Barriers in BIPOC Communities
Breaking barriers in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities is about more than overcoming individual struggles—it’s about dismantling systemic inequities that have persisted for generations. From limited access […]
Can’t Focus? Same. These 5 Tips Will Cure Your Brain Fog Stat
After becoming a parent to twins, sleep became a luxury I could no longer afford—three non-consecutive hours was considered a win. Between midnight feedings, a preschooler’s tantrums, and a demanding […]
8 Signs of Emotional Maturity
Emotional maturity is the ability to understand, express, and manage your emotions in ways that promote healthy relationships and personal well-being. It allows you to respond to life’s stressors with […]