Celebrating Strong Women in Today’s Culture
In a notable cultural shift, society increasingly embraces and celebrates strong women across various domains. From the gym to the workplace, women are building physical and professional strength by lifting weights, focusing on nutritious diets, and advocating for their worth. This evolution, however, comes with its challenges. Research shows that women often face unique obstacles […]
Adolescent Cannabis Use and Long-term Effects on Brain
Razi Berry About one in five Canadian adolescents uses cannabis (19% of Canadians aged 15-19), and its recent legalization across the country warrants investigation into the consequence of this use on the developing brain. Recent cannabis legalization in Canada warrants investigation into the consequence of use on the developing brain Adolescence is associated with the […]
Love Makes Sex More Enjoyable for Women
Razi Berry Love certainly isn’t a prerequisite for sexual desire I’ll go ahead and assume that if you’re human, you’ve likely experienced an overwhelming sexual desire for someone you didn’t even know. Laying eyes on someone you’re attracted to can almost instantly evoke strong feelings of desire. Sometimes this attraction evolves into deeper feelings of […]
The Likeness Between Love and Hate
Razi Berry Research Shows the More You Love Someone, the More You Can Hate Them Hatred is blind, as well as love. ~ Oscar Wilde It is said that the opposite of love isn’t hate, but rather apathy. Love, being such an all encompassing emotion of deep passion, and apathy being a complete lack of interest […]
Can Oxytocin Help Strengthen Romantic Relationships in Times of Vulnerability?
Razi Berry Crack open your heart and let the love in If you’ve ever felt vulnerable in a relationship, you’re certainly not alone. It isn’t exactly the easiest thing to share our innermost selves with our partners. Opening up to someone else can be scary. What if someone finds out who we really are…and rejects […]
Vulnerability: A Step on the Path to Wellness
Dr. Steve Rissman, ND @StevenMRissman For about a month I’ve been dealing with a severe back spasm that has brought my life almost completely to a standstill. Not how I envisioned my summer. When I really dig in to look at this, it’s the vulnerability that I’m most “guarding” against. Deep within are pervasive “guy” […]