Health and Wellness Research Articles

Those living in the rural U.S. face some unique mental health challenges. Approximately one-fifth of the U.S. population live in rural areas, and about one-fifth of those living in rural areas have some form of mental illness.

A great way to increase your life satisfaction during difficult times is by actively engaging in what matters most to you (Flowers et al., 2023; Wąsowicz et al., 2021). By engaging in actions that matter to you, you can live the life you value rather than...

Did you know that over 75% of children do not meet the recommended fluid intake each day (Drewnowski et al., 2013)? Water is the best fluid children can drink. It is essential for all functions in the body to work at their ideal level, yet most children d...

Learning to cook is an essential life skill everyone should strive to develop at some point in their life. Involving kids in the kitchen is a great way to kickstart that learning from a young age and comes with numerous benefits.

As the cold weather approaches and kids return to school and people start spending more time indoors, it is important to get your COVID-19 vaccine or booster. If you are hesitant, read through some common myths we identified from a survey of over 500 adul...

Uncertainty and worry can be a common struggle for many people, whether they are uncertain about their jobs, health, or relationships. Events such as COVID-19 and the recent wars in Israel and Ukraine increase the stress and uncertainty many people face....

Regular physical activity has been associated with emotional and mental health well-being (Puett et al., 2014). Regular exercise is important for the development and well-being of the brain because it helps to train the brain and keep the brain healthy.

Even now, several years since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals and families are still dealing with the impacts of the pandemic and its closures (De & Sun, 2023; Kohls et al., 2023; Wolf & Schmitz, 2023). The pandemic’s long-lasting imp...

All of us experience stress, and with it, unpleasant, uncomfortable, or distressing thoughts. Much of the time, people are able to manage the stress—we refocus on our lives and move on. At other times, however, stressful thoughts really impact people’s mo...

For those who struggle with chronic pain, sound dietary advice is essential to improve intake and ultimately decrease pain (Arranz et al., 2010).

People in the United States face unique challenges today, including poor mental health. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. is currently facing a mental health crisis (2023).

The community paramedicine (CP) concept is becoming widely used in rural communities to assist in maintaining and improving health across economic and geographic disparities. This model utilizes highly trained emergency medical service (EMS) professionals...

Many people who experience loneliness may feel that some aspects of social connection are outside of their control. However, focusing on what you can control can empower you to achieve greater connection.

Simple ways of looking outward to experience greater connectedness, including increasing social group memberships, connecting through art and laughter, spending time in nature, strengthening friendships, and providing service.

It is natural to want to offer help and support when someone we love or care about is experiencing loneliness. Paradoxically, this is one of the best ways to reduce our own loneliness.

Experiencing loneliness sometimes is part of the human experience. It reminds us of our need to connect with others. However, when experienced long-term, loneliness can lead to detrimental impacts on physical, mental, and emotional health.