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12/15/2025

Across the nation, including right here in New Hampshire, many schools have begun banning the use of cell phones during the school day.

12/09/2025

What if you could still squeeze in some fitness without needing an hour in the gym?

You've been there before. You have a gym membership, and you really want to be healthier and more active. Yet, after working an 8-hour shift, commuting an hour home and still being faced with the prospect of making dinne...

12/05/2025

According to researchers, the three main sources of air pollution that affect cognitive health are nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter with diameters of 2.5 microns or less, along with black carbon produced by wildfires, diesel engines and wood stoves.

Most people know that airborne pollution can have many negative health outcomes––from asthma to certain types of cancer––and it seems an increased risk of dementia may be added to that list.

11/27/2025

The Goodwin Counseling Services team wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

There may be mental health benefits for taking in the beauty of the natural world around you!

For those of us in the Granite State, there are no shortage of hiking trails, National Parks, lakes and beaches to explore. Growing up here, it can be easy to forget just how beautiful the natural world around us is and ...

11/17/2025

Have you ever thought about the science behind a hug?

There's nothing like giving or receiving a hug from a cherished friend or loved one, and sometimes even a hug from a stranger can boost your mood or help soothe your sorrow.

10/31/2025

The Goodwin Counseling team wishes everyone a happy Halloween!

10/27/2025

Researchers found clear evidence showing when one spouse was diagnosed with a condition like anxiety or depression, the odds that their partner would experience a similar psychiatric disorder massively increased.

Research has long shown a familial connection for many psychiatric disorders, but there is emerging evidence that many psychiatric disorders are more commonly shared among couples and families than others.

10/23/2025

A recent study sought to examine how two types of curiosity may change over an adult lifespan.

Staying curious about the world around you can lead to new opportunities, adventures and knowledge that otherwise may have passed you by. More than that, staying curious may actually help keep your brain healthier.

10/15/2025

It's long been known that a good night's rest will lead to better physical outcomes and more activity, but this study adds a new element to that conversation––how important is the actual time you go to sleep?

Sleep affects your energy levels the next day. This isn't breaking news. However, new research suggests how well you sleep could have a major bearing on how active you are the following day.

10/09/2025

A series of studies examined the connection between having hope and finding meaning in life.

Everybody has hoped for something in their lives. It might be hoping for something in the short term––like your favorite football team winning their game––or it might be a long term hope like getting a better career or b...

09/30/2025

The accuracy difference between the AI-assisted ophthalmologists and those making diagnoses on their own was nearly 20%!.

The rapid expansion of AI has brought forth some troubling revelations, but there have also been some exciting breakthroughs using AI in medicine that offer promising results.