How to Destress With Calming Pictures Certain images, colors, and shapes have a calming effect. Learn how and why you can destress with pictures. By Ashley Zlatopolsky Medically reviewed by Michael MacIntyre, MD Stress can cause a number of health problems, ranging from heart disease to seizures to insomnia. Getting a massage or doing breathing exercises are some common methods for alleviating stress,…
By Janice Perkins, GC4W Thought Leadership Contributor Two times this past winter and fall, I had incredibly close calls with almost hitting a deer in my car. Too close for comfort. As I reflected on the past two years, I thought: what does a near miss do to us? What does danger leaping out at us do to our coping…
How to Handle Anxiety In A Healthy Way By: Sarah Richards For most women, occasional anxiety — how you feel before public speaking or buying a big-ticket item, such as a car or house — is a normal part of life. But what happens when you have trouble turning off the cascade of worries in your mind? Nearly every one…
By Tamara Pridgett It’s no secret that health and wellness has an inclusivity problem. As a result, Black women are taking action and creating platforms — communities where they can feel safe and comfortable as they focus on their physical and mental health, like Black Girls Breathing. “Black Girls Breathing makes space for Black women to actively take care of their…
Many of us have read about the struggles parents are having trying to figure out how to homeschool their kids while we all stay inside. Everyone has been compelled to get a little more creative within the confines of their home, but what about soon-to-be first-time parents? Thankfully, even traditionally in-person professions are going virtual. How does one prepare a mother…
