As we celebrate two very important awareness campaigns in the month of April, including World Autism Day (2nd of April) and Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17th), let us offer support and compassion to those impacted by both. I never wanted or thought these concerns...
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is a form of therapy that is often used with children and adults who have been diagnosed with autism and other mental health conditions. ABA focuses on improving specific behaviors such as social skills, communication, learning aptitudes, hygiene, motor dexterity and...
Our bodies need food to live and grow and repair themselves. But not all food is created equally. And not every food is necessarily good for you, depending on what your fitness and weight loss goals are. Knowing what types and amounts of food to...
Recently, actor Bruce Willis announced he was stepping away from the cameras after a diagnosis of aphasia, a brain disorder that impacts a person's cognitive abilities. While many had not heard of aphasia until Willis’ announcement, the brain disorder is more common than Parkinson’s Disease,...
Watching a loved-one self-destruct and feeling helpless to stop them can feel devastating, particularly when that person is in complete denial about their unhealthy life patterns. While you may feel hopeless, there is something you can do to try and help your loved one get...
June is gay pride month, a time when people come together to celebrate the freedom to be themselves. And while the dancing, partying and colorful festivities are a wonderful way to celebrate, it’s also a time to commit to being your best self. And that...