I was preparing to cook a breakfast of pancakes, bacon, grits and eggs recently one Saturday morning for us, my parents, and my brother who was in town visiting. Normally breakfast does not consist of pancakes and grits. However, my husband and I wanted pancakes, and my brother always requests that I prepare grits and […]
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“Hey, honey, have you called the doctor yet?” No. No he hasn’t. Unless he has severed a limb and is actively bleeding, your significant other has not made that medical appointment. Despite your many weeks of harassment, he’s had more important things to do — like watching new episodes of “Tiger King” on Netflix or […]
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By Dr. Eric Washington The benefits of exercise and healthy eating in reducing various illnesses and associated deaths are widely accepted. Approximately 23 percent of adults ages 18-64 meet the recommended guidelines for exercise, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; however, only 18.5 percent of adults in Mississippi routinely meet them. […]
From saving money to improving their health, people have a range of reasons to start meal-prepping. Individuals and families are embracing this habit — which involves making batches of healthy meals at home to eat throughout the week — in increasing numbers. If you’re ready to make this lifestyle change, or you already have and […]
If you are caring for a loved one, it can be easy to be hard on yourself. Here are some negative thoughts to leave behind in the new year: 1. I DID NOT DO ENOUGH Many people prioritize their caregiving commitments above all other areas of their life, including themselves and other family members. No […]
Everyone needs a psychotherapist. That’s a broad statement, but as a mental health clinician, I’ve seen evidence-based research that supports a significant increase in the demand for mental health treatment due to the pandemic and global health concerns. These times have challenged many of us, given the impact of COVID-19 and how it has compounded […]
Coming off the holidays, January for me feels kind of “blah.” It gets dark at 5 p.m., and it’s cold. My energy level is down, and I tend to want to sleep more than I usually would. The “winter blues” are more common than you may think, and many people experience them. In fact, women […]
