In today’s world, finding the perfect balance between work and personal life can feel like chasing a mirage. However, the key to a fulfilling life lies in creating your own work-life balance.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often associated with children, but it's important to recognize that it can persist into adulthood, affecting both men and women. Although the presentation of ADHD in adults can differ from that in children, as well as from person to person, its impact on daily life remains profound. In addition, knowing if you have ADHD is more than taking a quiz online, it is always best to seek a professional diagnosis if you suspect you have ADHD. In this blog post, we'll delve into the signs and symptoms of ADHD in adults, shedding light on a commonly misunderstood condition.

For as long as I can remember, carbohydrates have had a pretty negative light cast upon them. Their front and center role has been mainly part of a “low-carb diet,” always encouraging people to consume as little to no carbohydrates at all, as society has deemed the most important part of a person is both their weight and outward appearance.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental condition that affects how people learn, communicate, and interact socially. As the name suggests, autism occurs on a spectrum, meaning there is a wide range in the type and severity of symptoms individuals experience. Signs of autism typically begin before age three, and since 2006, children are regularly screened for developmental milestones.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness affecting about 1 out of 100 people in the U.S.

The emotional bonds children form with parents and caregivers set the foundation for relationships throughout life.

Dating is a little like chess: most people don’t know what they’re doing when they start. With a little strategy, practice and self-awareness, it can get better.

Many people take time at the start of a new year to reflect on their lives and think about changes they’d like to make. Around one-third of Americans make New Year’s resolutions. While the most common resolutions focus on physical health, mental health is a critical part of overall well being. This year, consider putting a resolution to improve mental health on your list. If you’re wondering how to boost your mental health with a new year’s resolution, the staff at Evolve Counseling and Wellness have some advice.

The weather gets cooler, the sun sets earlier, and the yellow butterflies have gone south. As the beauty of fall fades into winter, some people experience a notable change in their mood. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as seasonal depression, is a type of depression that occurs specifically during winter months.

Performance counseling focuses on enhancing the psychological factors that influence human performance, including self-confidence, motivation, emotional control, and concentration. The individual and therapist work together to develop skills that build emotional intelligence and improve interpersonal relationships.

By, Katie Henry, MS, CNS-c (Nutritionist and Chef)

Something that I get asked frequently around this time of year is for “tips” to get through the holidays and stay on track with nutrition. To that question, there are some answers that can certainly help, such as drinking enough water each day, getting in some type of daily movement, getting adequate sleep, enjoying your time with your family, but my most helpful “tip” may not be something that comes to mind first. Look at the bigger picture, at your long-term health.

We’ve all felt nervous, jittery, or worried on occasion. These feelings are common when people are facing stressful or uncertain situations. However, if worrying or anxiety becomes constant or impedes our ability to get through our daily lives, it can be a sign of an anxiety disorder.

Calories are something that we have been conditioned to pay attention to for decades, as they are on (just about) everything that we buy, whether at the grocery store or in a restaurant, it is often hard to escape them. Even if you are in a place where the calorie amount is not accessible, it can often be on one’s mind, wondering how many calories are in X, as dieting is something we are all too familiar with.

Your relationship with food should be something that you put as much time and effort into as you do with choosing what food or meals you’re eating each week. When you are stressed about what you are eating each day, this can then manifest itself in a variety of ways in your body: weight gain, poor digestion, and inflammation. Remember, you can have all foods in your diet [unless you have an allergy]. There does not have to be restriction.

Picture this, you are on a date talking about the boring and mundane topics like you do on every first date. You’re bored and uninterested, but the person across from you is good looking- so that date isn’t all that bad. It’s just fine, you probably won’t see them again because it’s forgettable. Then all of a sudden, the person switches up the conversation and asks you something you’ve never been asked before on other dates. Now your interest has been piqued.

The reciprocal relationship between sleep and nutrition is well-documented in research, but the connections may not be as obvious in everyday life. The nutritional quality of our food influences the quality of our sleep, and the reverse is true as well.

As someone who used to calorie count like their life depended on it, I know how difficult it is to believe that there is any other way to eat “healthfully.” I was MyFitnessPal’s biggest supporter, I used it for every. little. thing. I would track an almond, I would track a full meal, I would overestimate how much milk a “splash” was in my coffee so that I would be “over” my calorie intake for the day according to this app, while actually, I was significantly under.

Single people of all ages are looking for love online, with nearly 30% of adults reporting they’ve used a dating website to find a connection. While most can agree there are ups and downs with online dating, plenty of people have found love. What’s the secret to going from matching to meeting? According to Date Coach Emily Dodge, one of the best ways to move your connection forward is consistent, fun, and purposeful communication.

By, Katie Henry, MS, CNS-c (Nutritionist and Chef)

I recently read this article, Salad Before Carbs, which discusses all things food/meal sequencing, something that I find quite fascinating but also something that can bring about more stress than necessary for those who are following this practice.

The main idea is this: consuming proteins, fats, and fiber first in a meal and then moving onto carbohydrates can aid in glucose elevation. This is especially important for those who are looking to manage their type 2 diabetes, have hypoglycemia, or hypotension.

Date Coaching is a relatively new field that was first introduced to many Americans in the wildly successful 2005 romantic comedy, Hitch which focuses on a comedy of errors as date coach, Alex “Hitch” Hitchens (Will Smith) mentors a successful business man (Kevin James) to land the woman of his dreams. Since this film, the need for date coaching has dramatically increased as online dating apps have become ubiquitous as the primary gatekeeper for meeting potential matches.