The Difference Between Mat and Reformer Pilates (and Why It Matters)

The Difference Between Mat and Reformer Pilates (and Why It Matters)

Photo: wavebreakmedia (Shutterstock) If you’ve ever considered taking a Pilates class, you may be intimidated by the c-machine contraption.alled a reformer—That’s it used in many studies. A reformer is a bed-like machine with a sliding platform and removable resistance bands.. but as common as reformers in specialized studios, mat classes—that do not require specialized equipment, … Read more

Recent Deaths of Female College Athletes Bring Attention to Mental Health

Recent Deaths of Female College Athletes Bring Attention to Mental Health

In 2021, sports fans around the world learned about the mental health of women in sports from Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka. Osaka is a Japanese tennis champion. But last year she said that she didn’t want to talk to reporters at the French Open tennis competition. After her first match, Osaka decided to withdraw … Read more

Study shows greater increase in depression and anxiety in minorities during the pandemic

Study shows greater increase in depression and anxiety in minorities during the pandemic

While the mental health of many Americans worsened during the pandemic, a recent UAB study found that the rise in symptoms of depression and anxiety was greater in black, Hispanic and Asian communities. While the mental health of many Americans worsened during the pandemic, a recent UAB study found that the rise in symptoms of … Read more

Private education doesn’t lead to better mental health: Study

Private education doesn’t lead to better mental health: Study

A new study has found that those who went to private school in England were no happier with their lives in their 20s than their state-educated peers. The results of the study were published in the Cambridge Journal of Education. Previous work has shown that students from private schools obtain better academic results than those … Read more

Mental health professionals offer advice in wake of 12-year-old boy’s suicide

Mental health professionals offer advice in wake of 12-year-old boy’s suicide

Mental health professionals offer advice after 12-year-old boy’s suicide  KUTV 2News .