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The Power of a Hug and Social Support

Moving through life can cause us to neglect basic actions of hugging our child goodbye or giving our significant other a kiss before heading

What Does Kindness Do for Our Overall Wellness?

Similar to the taste of a warm pumpkin spice latte on a brisk morning, kindness creates an atmosphere of good feelings and helps you focus o

How Can Athletes Maintain Their Mental Wellness with Injuries?

Are you an injured athlete who has been experiencing exhaustion and frustration? You may be so worried about your physical state or returnin

Treating Your Body Right, Treating Your Body Well

For without a sound body, it is also difficult to maintain sound mental health; this is particularly true as we age. Repair, recovery, and

Exercise and the Brain

Exercise checks our metabolism, keeps joint and ligament attachments supple, builds strong muscles, and generally aids body maintenance. Ho

Supporting our Support: Mental Health Resources for Coaches

If our coaches are not taking care of themselves, seeking advice and support for their emotional needs, how can they also take care of our a

Eliminating Verbal Abuse in Sport: Changing the Way We Talk to our Athletes

Here at TOPPS we want nothing but the safest environment for our youth athletes. Sports should be fun: teaching valuable lessons, building

Giving Your Body a Deserved Break

It’s not uncommon, amidst busy schedule’s hustle and bustle, to think a break of any length equates to relapse or laziness. However, this co

Loving Your Self, Building Your Health

"...self-love’s ability to ward off chronic stress is worthy of examination. Without a secure sense of self and self-worth, obstacles

Reshaping Our Brains One Mindful Moment at a Time

When we are mindful, we fully absorb our present. We take comfort in the firm push of earth against our feet. We appreciate the steady in-

TOPPS Tips: Holiday Edition

The holidays are approaching and, goodness, are they approaching quickly! Each year whips past with even more frenzied gusto than the one b