Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Reduces Stress, Says Research
The feeling of stress is directly related to what is happening in your gut!
Mental Health
Mental health refers to our emotional well-being and how we manage our thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. It is important to have a healthy mental approach to life and to manage stress in order to maintain mental health. Maintaining a healthy mental approach to life means accepting that life isn’t perfect and that you won’t get everything you want. It also means being open to new experiences and trying new things even if you’re afraid. Managing stress means recognizing when you’re feeling stressed and taking steps to reduce that stress. Everyone experiences stress, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Stress can be helpful because it can motivate you to take action and push you to exceed your limits. However, too much stress can have negative consequences on your mental health.
New Colorado Bill: Free Mental Health Services to Children During Pandemic
Incredibly important bill going through legislation right now!
How Diet Affects Mental Health
You are what you eat, in a lot of ways. Food is fuel, and when our bodies are fueled in a way that serves them, good health is the result. This isn’t only true for our bodies, it’s also true for our minds. A solid, healthy diet has to potential to greatly affect your mental health.
Waking up Just 1 Hour Earlier Cuts Depression Risk by Double Digits, Study Finds
The temptation to sleep in when our schedules allow can be hard to resist. However, a recent study found that you can reduce the risk for depression by 24% by waking up an hour earlier. (1) Study: Wake Up Early To Cut Depression The study by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder and the…
The Hidden Message From Depression
The Hidden Message From Depression Typical symptoms of depression tend to create feelings of sadness or hopelessness in people. However, there are also many hidden symptoms of depression, teaching us that it is not just “surface-level sadness.” Here are some of the hidden symptoms of depression that ask us to pay closer attention to the signals our…
Baking Is The Best Way To Alleviate Stress—Yes, Really
When the pandemic spread across the country, many people didn’t know what to do with their free time. While some hunkered down to binge-watch their favorite shows, others decided it was the perfect opportunity to get fit. However, if the empty flour shelves in the grocery stores can be any indication, even more people went…
Scientists Show What Loneliness Looks Like In The Brain
According to a recent study, an estimated 10 to 20 percent of adults suffer from loneliness or feelings of isolation. The study focused on the brain’s reaction to loneliness, identifying distinct brain variations and offering clues to how loneliness affects us. (1) Loneliness And The Brain Headed by a team at McGill University, the study identified neurobiological…
How To Sleep Better During The Pandemic
The COVID-19 virus hasn’t just been causing people stress during the day; it has also given many horrible nightmares ruining sleep. Recently a website was created called ‘I Dream of COVID‘ that asks people to submit dreams and especially their strangest and scariest ones. Sleep experts say there are four primary tips to help relieve…
Bipolar Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, and Solutions
We all experience ups and downs in our lives; many people’s moods will shift when significant life events happen or for other common reasons. Still, overall their moods will stay on the same level throughout their lives. They’ll be able to maintain emotional stability without much trouble. It is not the case for more than…
