At some point in our lives, we’ve leafed through at least one or two books…
Emotional Health
Who’s Healthier? A Kenyan Tribe Or A Group of American Health Professionals?
Recently, I went on a mission trip to the Masai tribe in Kenya. I thought…
How Hobbies Make You Happier And Healthier
“Do you know what I really like to do?” my friend Erin asked. “What?” “I…
How Researchers Are Implementing Food To Treat Depression And Other Chronic Diseases
Ah, comfort food. Who doesn’t have a love/hate relationship with it? For me on a…
Perceived Value Syndrome (And Why You Can’t Seem To Commit)
So often in love, particularly romantic love, we want those who don’t want us and…
New Evidence Reveals That Exercise Is A Powerful Treatment For Depression
Running is something that I find enjoyable. When I took the time to think about…
Getting Help For Anxiety
Originally published in November, 2017 on Lindsey Gendke’s blog, Writing to My Roots. Life held no joy.…
Self-Care Or Self-Giving? Or Both?
Self-care is everywhere we look these days—images of tanned, beautiful bodies in cross-legged yoga bliss;…
How To Show Support For Someone Who Has Cancer
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is horrifying news that deeply affects patients and their loved ones.…
The Zoo in You: Gut Bacteria’s Impact On Your Brain
It sounds downright creepy at first. As human beings, each of us has 300–500 different…