THE 5 MINUTE BLOG

Celebrate Black History Month: Find Your Own Voice

When I first started college I attended a small Catholic university in downtown Pittsburgh. One of my favorite classes was Multiculturalism.

5 reasons ADHD goes unrecognized in girls

3 min read

5 reasons ADHD goes unrecognized in girls

Difficulties with sitting still, paying attention or controlling impulsive behavior are some of the initial signs or symptoms of ADHD in ...

My thoughts on (almost) 50 years of introversion

3 min read

My thoughts on (almost) 50 years of introversion

I am a forty-something introvert who has finally come to terms with being who I am and not longing to be someone else. To be an introvert

8 Awesome Things About Relationships That Technology Ruins For Us

Dr. Carol Morgan

4 min read

8 Awesome Things About Relationships That Technology Ruins For Us

For those of you who are under 30, you might not even remember a time when people didn’t constantly check their phones for texts, Facebook

3 min read

5 Tips For Healthy Eating

It's natural to want to eat healthy and fuel your body with the nutrients it needs to feel good. Figuring out how to actually eat healthy

2 min read

BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP

How To Look Your Best On A Video Call

The world has definitely changed and we are spending so much more time on zoom and video conferences. Over the past few weeks, I have been

17 Ways to Keep Your Marriage Strong Forever

Dr. Carol Morgan

6 min read

17 Ways to Keep Your Marriage Strong Forever

Who doesn’t love a good fairy tale? Everyone! And most of us want to believe that when we find our Prince Charming (or Princess) that we’ll

Why Choose Mineral Makeup for Acne and Sensitive Skin

Christine Preston

5 min read

Why Choose Mineral Makeup for Acne and Sensitive Skin

Are you sabotaging your skin care by using low quality makeup? Many popular makeup products contain ingredients that can congest, breakout

Tamara Fyke

2 min read

Thank you, Dr. King

When I was a high school student, a national holiday was established to honor Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. My principal, however,

1 min read

MIND

Shifting Your Perspective

It can be extremely frustrating when your body can't keep up with your mind. When your body tells you to slow down, but your mind is fully

The Clean Slate Method: Start Every Day With A Clean Slate

Aimee Sabri

2 min read

The Clean Slate Method: Start Every Day With A Clean Slate

Have you ever wondered why losing weight and keeping it off feels so difficult? Confused by all the conflicting information out there? Think

Luxury for less: 5 tips for glowing skin this winter

3 min read

Luxury for less: 5 tips for glowing skin this winter

Plummeting temperatures and whipping winds are here for much of the country, and no matter where you live, cooler and drier winter air can

New Year's Resolutions You Can Actually Stick To

3 min read

MIND

New Year's Resolutions You Can Actually Stick To

It's always a good idea to commit to improving your well-being or creating healthy habits in the new year, but if you approach your ...

5 Tips To Create An At-Home Spa Experience

2 min read

5 Tips To Create An At-Home Spa Experience

A visit to the spa might not be an option for many of us, so here are five quick tips to create a spa-like experience in the comfort and ...

Take Out The Guesswork: Understanding food labels

2 min read

Take Out The Guesswork: Understanding food labels

Navigating the sea of food labels on products for babies, children and adults alike can be overwhelming. After all, you want peace of mind

Gillian Bogden

5 min read

Why You Need To Move More

I’ve been writing and talking quite a bit recently about the impact of food on our brains, with respect to our moods, longevity, and ...

2 min read

MIND

Hindsight is 2020

Boy oh boy did 2020 pull the rug out from under us. It was a year full of trials and tribulations. Hardship and awakenings.....nothing

Is Your Skin Barrier Damaged? Here's How to Heal it Fast

Christine Preston

5 min read

Is Your Skin Barrier Damaged? Here's How to Heal it Fast

Your skin barrier protects moisture from evaporating and bacteria from entering. The state of your barrier determines the strength of your

Keep Busy This Winter With Free Online Learning Tools

Christina Pierpaoli Parker

1 min read

BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP

Keep Busy This Winter With Free Online Learning Tools

Many of us are looking for new things to do to feel entertained and engaged as we prepare for more pandemic closures. But from watching ...

Having Vivid Dreams and Nightmares Since the COVID-19 Pandemic Started? Here’s why

4 min read

Having Vivid Dreams and Nightmares Since the COVID-19 Pandemic Started? Here’s why

Usually, my dreams feel pretty elusive, but lately, I’ve had weirdly memorable ones. Some so disturbing that I won’t even attempt to ...

Aimee Sabri

2 min read