Living Well

Matcha Might Help Tame Sneezing

According to new research, that bright green drink could actually help quiet your nose.

If spring allergies have you sneezing like it’s your full-time job, your daily matcha might be doing more than just making you feel trendy. According to new research, that bright green drink could actually help quiet your nose. A recent study found that matcha reduced sneezing in mice exposed to allergens, but interestingly, it didn’t change the underlying allergic reaction…

Rediscover Meaning and Vitality in Your Later Years with Radial

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B.J. sits down with Ava Meyer, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Radial. Ava focused on a group that often getsoverlooked in mental health conversations — older adults. At Radial, they help people rediscover meaning and vitality in their later years — because the “golden years” should actually feel golden. For more information, visit MeetRadial.com Click here for local news.

This Boring Habit Might be the Key to Losing Pounds

The secret to losing weight might not be trendy, exciting, or even particularly tasty.

Turns out the secret to losing weight might not be trendy, exciting, or even particularly tasty. In fact, a new study suggests the most effective habit is also the most boring…eating the same things over and over again. A recent study published in Health Psychology found that people who stick to repetitive meals tend to lose more weight than those…

Take Care of Your Mental Health with Radial

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For Mental Health Monday, B.J. is joined by Jessica Criser, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Lead for Radial South Carolina. Jessica gives insight on what happens when therapy isn’t enough. She also talks about the fact that women are more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety and depression. Radial combines evidence-based psychotherapy with interventional treatments like ketamine…

Dogs Can Help Boost Your Immune System

Your dog might literally be helping train your immune system.

Dogs give humans unconditional love and companionship, but did you know they could be keeping us healthy too? Researchers in Finland studied the air around dogs, specifically the microbes they released. Every time a dog moves or scratches, it sends tiny bursts of pollen, fungi, bacteria, and plant debris into the air. Larger dogs can release up to four times…

How to Turn Your Mood Around in Just Fifteen Minutes

Here are “15-minute resets” you can use anytime to reclaim a sense of calm. 

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed during your day doesn’t always mean you need hours of self-care or a big schedule overhaul. Here are quick, therapist-backed “15-minute resets” you can use anytime to boost your mood, lower stress, and reclaim a sense of calm.     Take a nature walk: Step outside—even if it’s just to a nearby patch of greenery—to improve…