While restrictive meal plans and high intensity fitness routines are some of the standard ways of cutting down on your stubborn fats and losing some inches, there are certain lifestyle changes that can also facilitate your weight loss ambitions. — When it comes to weight loss, it’s all about making effective changes here and there and not starving yourself or eating salads 24 x 7 because none of those are going to give you long-lasting results.

True crime shows are filled with thrills, twists and turns, so it’s no wonder they’re so popular among audiences. However, if you’re watching these kinds of shows before bed, it could be a sign of underlying psychological distress. — From Making A Murderer to Don’t F*ck With Cats, true crime documentaries have only grown in popularity over the past few years. In fact, true crime podcasts are the third most popular genre on streaming platforms. …

Research suggests that being more mindful in our everyday lives can protect our health as we age — and even help us live longer. — As I get older, I notice that my peers and I are starting to lose some of the abilities we once took for granted. Aging brings unwelcome changes in our physical fitness, joint health, cognition, and more. …

We’re all capable of being addicts. Here’s the lowdown on our fight against addiction. — Our addiction theories and policies are woefully outdated. Research shows that there are no demon drugs. Nor are addicts innately defective. Nature has supplied us all with the ability to become hooked — and we all engage in addictive behaviors to some degree. …

After recovering from depression, we still hold on to negative information too strongly — and may benefit from cultivating more positive feelings. — Many people around the world suffer from depression. Though depression can be extremely debilitating, evidence-based treatments (like cognitive-behavioral therapy) provide hope, because they can be very effective in treating the negative thinking that accompanies depression.

“Having an abortion was the best thing I ever did.” I’ve seen these comments, and you have, too. — In our society, an experience like abortion regret is almost as mythical as the rights of a distinct human being in its mother’s womb. We’ve somehow allowed abortion regret not to be an issue pertaining to recovery and healing but to legality. …

Embarking on a journey of self-discovery and growth through therapy is a commendable step, but what happens when you feel it’s time to part ways with your therapist? — Break-ups are always awkward — even more so when it’s your therapist you’re breaking up with. What might lead you to want to end a relationship with your therapist? And how should you go about it so that the break-up goes as smoothly as possible? …

A new study finds that people who cut off communication with someone without an explanation may suffer depressive symptoms afterward. — In our digital age, people often use online communications to form and maintain relationships — especially teens and younger adults. While that can be a good thing, it also means that online “ghosting” — cutting off communications with someone without explanation — has become a more common practice. …

Therapy is a personal and confidential journey, and sharing a therapist with someone you’re acquainted with can be both comforting and challenging. — Imagine this: your best friend started going to therapy a few months ago, and she’s glowing. She seems so much happier and healthier, and she raves about her therapist. From the way she talks about her therapy sessions, they seem like exactly what you need. …