Behavior Health and Wellness Blog
Quotes aren’t just words—they’re anchors. Whether pulled from ancient proverbs, modern thinkers, or historical legends, inspirational quotes can offer clarity and calm during life’s storms. As Jessi Gholami, LCSW, puts it, they’re “concentrated morsels of hard-won wisdom” that feel like a warm hug when we need it most. Unlike cliché slogans, meaningful quotes can ground us, bring peace, and even disrupt the loop of negative thoughts that often spin on
Eczema isn’t just a surface-level condition—it’s deeply connected to your body’s stress response. When you experience stress, your body releases cortisol, a hormone that increases inflammation and suppresses your immune system. This inflammation can trigger or worsen eczema flare-ups, leading to redness, itching, and dry patches. Unfortunately, the visible symptoms often create more stress, which in turn fuels more flare-ups—a frustrating cycle for many. Stressful life events like work pressure,
As marijuana becomes legal in more places, new research raises concerns about its impact on heart health—even in young, otherwise healthy individuals. Two recent studies presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 2025 Annual Scientific Session found that cannabis users under 50 were significantly more likely to experience heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and cardiovascular-related deaths compared to non-users. One retrospective study involving over 4.6 million people revealed a sixfold
Menthol is a compound found naturally in peppermint and similar plants, but it can also be made synthetically. In tobacco products like cigarettes, menthol produces a cooling sensation in the throat and lungs, which reduces the harshness of the smoke and makes it easier to inhale—an effect that can increase the likelihood of addiction. Menthol is not limited to cigarettes; it’s also found in e-cigarettes, cigars, hookah, smokeless tobacco, nicotine