Health Archives

Noom: Fad Diet or Worth Your Time?

June 30, 2020June 29, 2020Dakster Sullivan0

Noom is the latest diet to hit the scene and Dakster Sullivan checks it out to see if it’s a fad or worth your time.

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Inertia and Working From Home

May 27, 2020May 26, 2020Amy Weir2

Inertia makes it hard to separate your day into “work” and “non-work” hours when working from home. Without a closing time, I just keep going….

Disney Springs and COVID-19: Is The Magic Still There?

May 27, 2020May 26, 2020Dakster Sullivan1

Disney Springs at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida has made some changes to allow guest to visit again while staying safe from COVID-19.

Little Home Schools Everywhere: Meet Little Medical School

April 22, 2020April 21, 2020Sarah Pinault1

“Classroom in a box” from Little Medical School is a great way to kick start or rejuvenate science class at home. Great to play with, great to learn from, and thoroughly engaging for all.

Gaming Is Good for Your Health: Self-Medicating With Games

April 21, 2020April 20, 2020Evil Genius Mum1

Based on her panel at PAX Aust 2019, Evil Genius Mum gives us the whole discussion on how gaming is good for your health.

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Zoom Is the Tool of the Extrovert

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020Amy Weir1

Constant video conferencing can be quite the drain on an introvert.

Social (Media) Distancing: A Stress Break

April 3, 2020April 3, 2020Rebecca Angel0

Stress can kill Rebecca Angel. But everyone is at risk of stress-induced illness. Learn how to reduce stress by tuning out.

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Bound Only By the Limits of My Imagination

March 24, 2020March 23, 2020Amy Weir0

What, me worry about being in quarantine? I’m too busy daydreaming to notice.

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There’s Too Much to Do During a Quarantine

March 19, 2020March 18, 2020Amy Weir0

Looking for ways to keep busy during a quarantine? You’re apparently not me, then.

Viruses as Weapons? Caltech Biologist Doesn’t Think So

March 18, 2020March 17, 2020Melanie Meadors0

Viruses have been used as weapons in movies and conspiracy theories for years, but is it plausible? A Caltech biologist weighs in.

The Coronavirus Survival Survival Guide

March 13, 2020March 12, 2020Karen Walsh0

Things are getting real here in the US, and having everyone home all together while trying to stay sane and be productive is going to be a struggle.

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Family Sick Days Can Be Good

March 6, 2020March 5, 2020Amy Weir1

Why is it so hard to call off sick? When we’re all in it together, sick days become a relief.

Talking to Your Kids about the Coronavirus

March 2, 2020Sarah Pinault2

Take a look at the comic strip designed to help kids understand the coronavirus and how it impacts them, courtesy of NPR.

Inward Bound Mindfulness Education

February 4, 2020February 3, 2020Rebecca Angel0

iBme is an organization dedicated to bringing mindfulness to teens through retreats that foster inward growth. Here is an interview with one of the teachers at these incredible experiences.

Finding a Therapist Can Be Harder Than Admitting You Need One

February 2, 2020February 2, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew3

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses the challenges in finding a therapist for her anxiety and depression.

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Tricks to Play on Your Brain

January 24, 2020January 23, 2020Amy Weir0

You can’t just order yourself to do what you need to (at least not with executive disfunction): sometimes you have to trick your brain into working properly.

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House (and Town, and University, and…) of My Dreams

December 2, 2019December 1, 2019Amy Weir3

Amy thinks about the settings of her dreams, and how they might relate to her waking life, in her small series on dream symbolism.

What Science Can and Can’t Tell Us About Social Media and Mental Health

November 21, 2019November 20, 2019Rebecca Angel0

Does social media negatively impact the mental health of its users? Looking at the data available, signs point to yes, but there are significant flaws in that research. What can a parent do?

Games and Mental Health in Children: Evil Genius Mum Interview

November 8, 2019November 8, 2019Rebecca Angel0

An interview with Evil Genius Mum of GeekMom about why gaming can positively impact the mental health of children. With plenty of recommendations!

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Bill Bryson Tackles Human Biology in ‘The Body: A Guide for Occupants’

November 8, 2019November 7, 2019Sophie Brown1

‘The Body: A Guide for Occupants’ is a detailed and thorough exploration of the one thing all of us have in common, our bodies.