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Psychologists believe the Big Five are universal traits that can be identified within an individual and they use these traits to reveal how

Researchers in psychology are discovering that we are in control of a large part of how we view the world, interpret, and make meaning!

While mindfulness has many positive benefits, the ones that are most important when preventing holiday blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder

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

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

The one thing we can all say we wish we had more of on a daily basis is most likely sleep. Whether young or old, sleep deprivation can cause

Especially for athletes, August’s first few weeks loom ominously as youth competitors, high schoolers, and those at the collegiate level ant

As July closes, another school year’s promise looms ever nearer and, with that promise arrives an equally exciting and nerve-wracking period

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

Recently, TOPPS’ social media has targeted Men’s Health Awareness Month; however, June harbors another national observation: Post...

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

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

According to the Office on Violence Against Women, an organization that has awarded universities more than $131 million to improve preventio

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

Though we cannot control others nor wholly understand 'why people do the things they do,' Fritz Heider, author of The Psychology of

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

We are inundated with ads, images, and conversation surrounding ‘beach bodies,’ ‘bikini readiness,’ and ‘form fitness.’ For those already b

Grit plays an especially important role when we look to accomplish something new. It’s that tenacity we mentioned before, the ability to ac

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-

The holidays are a beautiful time of year; quality time with family and friends, good food, time off from work, and gift-giving are all exci