

Are You a "Digital Hoarder"?
When we think of hoarders, the image that likely comes to us is of a house or apartment unit piled so high with old newspapers and junk that it is almost impossible to see the walls. Some of us might find ourselves judging the people who would create such living conditions for themselves. But quick: how many emails are in your inbox? How many files are you holding onto "just in case"? Hoarding behaviors, when we include the digital world, are more common than we might think,


Pandemic Blues? Try Nature
By this point, we're no doubt all familiar with the lowered mood associated with life during the COVID-19 pandemic.The combination of isolation, a lack of any social events, and feeling stuck at home can certainly take its toll. However, two recent studies suggest that getting outside and taking in some nature can provide a much-needed boost. One new study examines the role of isolation, daily screen time (phone, TV, and computer), and exposure to nature on relative levels of