Thrive Thursdays

The Center for Disease Control defines health disparities as “preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence, or opportunities to achieve optimal health that are experienced by socially disadvantaged...

If you were to catch me outside class, odds are I’m on my phone and on social media. I would say the same goes for my peers, as most of the time we feel compelled to see what Lizzo just posted on Instagram or what our...

Brain food. We all use the term now and then, but what criteria do you use to decipher what is and what isn’t brain food?

I come from a cultural background where mental health is viewed more as something you’re supposed to deal with from within. Talking about your feelings, especially ones such as anxiety and depression is viewed as too vulnerable...

In a world becoming ever-more dominated by social media, there is a greater focus on one’s self-image.

These past few weeks have been frustrating, disheartening, uplifting, and empowering, all at the same time.

Unfortunately, most–if not all–people will experience grief at least once in their life. Whether it’s the death of a loved one or someone you’ve never met, the loss of human life is distressing and difficult to deal...

There is so much going on right now. We have protests and riots, an airborne virus, virtual graduations, virtual classes, and city-wide curfews! With all these different things going on, how do you find your inner peace?...

When you ask me if I'm okay... the answer is no. In a world filled with so much hatred, I'm one of the many voices who can admit that I'M TIRED. I'M TIRED of waking up each day and expecting change, and still seeing chaos....

The global pandemic has led to a worldwide lock-in. According to Newcastle University epidemiologist, Nicole Valtorta, “Lacking encouragement from family or friends, those who are lonely may slide into unhealthy habits”...
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