THE HEALTHY PATH: Everyday Health Tips for a Stronger Body and Mind

Feeling stressed is, at times, a normal part of life. Typically, you can manage life’s stressors with a deep breath and a little smart thinking to correct the problem. You ever finish talking to someone and feel like you just ran a marathon ,but without the medal, endorphins , or cute running outfit? One minute you’re full of life, laughing, making jokes, nodding politely… And the next, you’re staring at the wall wondering why your soul feels like it needs a nap. We’ve all met that person ,the one who talks at you, not with you. The one who can turn a 5-minute catch-up into a 45-minute therapy session about their boss, ex, and mysterious back pain. Don’t worry, it’s not that you’re antisocial or secretly introverted. Science says there’s a reason some people leave you emotionally exhausted: they drain your emotional energy . And trust me, it’s real. You’re not imagining it. Let’s talk about why this happens, what’s really going on in your brain, and how to stop feeling like a human pho...

Most of us don’t think much about our joints until they start complaining. You know that creaky sound your knees make when you climb the stairs? Or that stiff feeling in your fingers in the morning that makes you question your age? Yeah, that’s your body’s polite way of saying, “ Hey, I need some attention here!" Welcome to the world of arthritis , a condition that’s far more common than you think. It’s not just something that happens to old people . Arthritis can affect anybody, from a 20 Year-old athlete to a 60 Year-old grandmother. In simple terms, arthritis is an inflammation of the joints , the areas where two bones meet. These joints are covered by cartilage , a smooth tissue that allows easy movement. But when this cartilage gets worn down or inflamed, movement becomes painful and stiff, like trying to open a rusty door hinge. According to the World Health Organization , arthritis affects more than 350 million people globally. It’s one of the leading causes of disability,...