LaKeisha Fleming

2 weeks ago | verywellmind.com | LaKeisha Fleming |Daniel Block

For Trisha Khanna, MD, her eyes would tell the story. “When I am stressed, I will get eyelid eczema [and] I often wake up with itchy, red eyes,” says Dr. Khanna, fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a medical advisory board member at Codex Labs. She experiences what over 31 million people in the United States may already know — stress can severely affect eczema symptoms.

2 weeks ago | verywellmind.com | LaKeisha Fleming |Rachel Goldman

If you’ve helped a friend or a loved one deal with addiction, you’re not alone. Almost 49 million people in the United States ages 12 and older struggle with substance use disorder. For many adults, their partners walk the journey beside them. As you watch someone you love go through the physical, mental, and emotional toll of becoming sober, your approach to the process can be pivotal to their recovery success. “A partner’s attitude and view of recovery can make a huge difference.

3 weeks ago | parade.com | LaKeisha Fleming

On average, over 100 people apply for any given job. But get a chance to interview for the position. That means there’s still a lot of competition before receiving that coveted job offer. So, it’s important when that interview comes to put your best foot forward. That includes being prepared. And preparation means everything from researching the company and learning more about the job expectations to practicing what you’ll say in your interview.

2 months ago | verywellmind.com | LaKeisha Fleming

If you take dietary supplements intending to improve your overall health, you aren't alone. Close to 75% of all US adults say they take supplements; 55% say they take them regularly. You might take supplements to improve your vitamin D levels, to give you more energy for a late-night study session, or perhaps your supplements are meant to reduce inflammation in achy joints and muscles.

Jan 23, 2025 | verywellmind.com | LaKeisha Fleming

Maybe you’ve heard it before—if you don’t like going to parties, being in big crowds, or taking part in team projects at work, you must be an introvert. If that sounds like you, you're definitely not alone. In fact, a 2023 survey found that a large number—almost 40%—of adults in the United States say they’re introverts. While some people may try to portray it as a negative, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with preferring calm and quiet to the hustle and bustle of a crowd.