Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a major depressive disorder that occurs during the same season each year. Also known as the “winter blues,” SAD typically comes on in the fall and winter, when the light is diminished. SAD is believed to affect nearly 10...
For many of us, spending time with family during the holidays is something straight out of a Hallmark movie, with days filled with comfort and joy. But for others, the holidays with family are scarier than Halloween. From the stress of traveling to the pressure...
The dreaded age of a preteen! Where they are still a young child but taking steps to individualize themselves. Are you the parent of a preteen (9 to 13 years of age)? If so, you’ve probably noticed many of their behaviors starting to shift over...
It is world Keratoconus day! November 10th. The purpose of Keratoconus Day is to raise awareness and so people can see (pun intended) what it is all about. According to the Mayo Clinic, “Keratoconus (ker-uh-toe-KOH-nus) is an eye condition in which your cornea — the...