Yoga has seen steady growth in popularity over the last few decades – and for plenty of good reasons! It’s a wonderful way to exercise. It helps to keep you active while being easy on your body and improving your flexibility. Yoga also helps people focus on their breathing and can even allow you to …
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Most people recognize that sleep is important. It helps to repair your muscles. It keeps your brain working properly. Simply put, it ensures that your mind and body are functioning the way they should. When it comes to mental health though, sleep is crucial. If you already have certain mental health conditions, a lack of …
Most people know the physical benefits of walking and spending time doing things outside. It’s great for your cardiovascular health, your muscles, and bones. But, walking in nature also has many mental health benefits that you may not have realized before. It’s such a simple action, but it can make a big difference in how …
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is hard enough to deal with under normal circumstances. But, as with so many other things, the weight of the COVID-19 pandemic can make it even more difficult to manage. If you struggle with SAD, you might be right in the thick of things at the moment. Many parts of the …
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It may be a new year, but the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t magically gone away. While the loss caused by this pandemic has been severe, there is another side to it that isn’t getting as much attention: the mental health effects. Whether you’ve lost your job, you’re struggling with isolation, you haven’t been …
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Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings and variations in energy level, attention, and behavior. As a result of these symptoms, bipolar disorder affects every aspect of a person’s life. Although bipolar disorder is not curable, people with this condition can live fulfilling lives. If you or a loved one …
Few things zap your energy the way a stress-filled day can. Stress is known to reduce our levels of serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters that play an important role in our mood, energy, and motivation. After a difficult day, you might be tempted to lounge on the couch watching TV until it’s time to go to …
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If you are someone who has been experiencing depression, you may recognize that you need help, but you may be confused as to what therapies will work best for you. In today’s world, where there seems to be a pill to treat pretty much everything, many people assume that a prescribed antidepressant is the best …
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There is no denying that healthy eating is good for us. When we eat right, we can make significant improvements to our overall health and well-being. But, as with most things in life, everything in moderation. There are those that take healthy eating to an extreme, becoming obsessive, and eventually developing an eating disorder known …
Human beings have a need for social connection. It stems from our ancestors needing to stick together to stay alive. Back in the day, those individuals who strayed from the group had a harder time surviving the elements and not starving to death. While it is far safer to be an individual these days, that …
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