When applying for a job there is always the small box that asks if you have ever been convicted of a crime. Most people can confidently check off “no” without another thought about it. However, there are millions of people reentering society after spending time behind bars and in need of employment. The stigma that…

Planning a destination wedding is pretty similar to planning a domestic wedding, all things considered. You still need to seek venues for your ceremony and reception (and ensure you book them well enough in advance), select your bridal party, find the perfect dress, organize a cohesive color scheme, and try not to tear your hair…

The United States is in the grip of an obesity epidemic. Americans have been overweight for years, and the crisis only seems to be growing. Staggering proportions of Americans are overweight or obese, and roughly 18 percent of American deaths can be tied to obesity, experts say. Americans of all genders and all ages are…

We all have a vague idea of what’s on the list of things we would like to do before we kick the bucket. Once we become terminally ill, however, these lists become a bit shorter and way more urgent. Towards the end of our lives, we start to realize what truly matters. What experiences we’re…

One of the most significant barriers preventing people from seeking help for their mental health and addiction problems is the stigma attached to both of these issues and seeking help for them. Mental health and addiction have a unique relationship. While not everyone with mental health problems also suffers from addiction, almost all those suffering…