No matter who you ask, all people really have the same goal: to get the most out of their life. Usually, that means living one that is happy, fulfilling, and long. There are a number of things that can be done to achieve this, and you may be surprised to find out that you are...
Your brain is kind of a big deal. As the control center of your body, it’s in charge of keeping your heart beating and lungs breathing and allowing you to move, feel, and think. That’s why it’s a good idea to keep your brain in peak working condition. The foods you eat play a role...
Everyone knows that excessive alcohol consumption can have negative effects on our health and well-being. But did you know that there are also numerous unexpected benefits of not drinking alcohol? Whether it’s a temporary break or a permanent choice, here are some surprising advantages of giving up alcohol. The Unexpected Benefits of Not Drinking Alcohol...
When you hear the word psychopath, chances are you’re thinking about knife-wielding men with a crazed look in their eyes at all times. This is the usual portrayal we’re shown by popular culture, so it makes sense that this is people’s definition of the word. But it’s not that simple. In fact, you could be...
“Be Kind”. Mental illness is a crisis that affects our whole world; ~Both the world as we perceive it and millions of us who call Earth ‘home’. According to the World Health Organization, as of 2016, there are an estimated 615 million people in our world, or close to 10% of the total population who...
Women are forces of nature in their own right, and when they set their minds fully on something, they are usually a force to be reckoned with. Despite being in the 21st century, one could still consider it to be ‘a man’s world.’ Women are becoming CEOs, Presidents, scientists, leading actresses and so much more....
Antidepressants are prescription medicines for depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other mental health conditions. There are different kinds of antidepressants, although the most common are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Generally, antidepressants can effectively treat mental health conditions by affecting neurotransmitters involved with serotonin and norepinephrine to better regulate mood and behavior. Of course, each...
Unless you’re an immortal jellyfish, death will play an inevitable role in your life. And although loss and dying have always been a part of human existence, it seems none of us have ever quite gotten used to it. Misconceptions abound about the process of dying, especially as it relates to the death of a...
Nutrition affects our mental health as much as it affects our physical health. This is no surprise; we’ve all experienced feeling energized after a healthy meal and groggy after an unhealthy one. However, food’s impact on brain health goes beyond energy levels. It can also affect mood, emotions, cognition, and even psychiatric disorders like depression....
Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative neurological condition that is known for its debilitating symptoms, such as memory loss, confusion, and loss of identity. The two hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease are the formation of plaques (beta-amyloid) and tangles (tau proteins)in the brain. How Does Plaque Buildup Impact The Brain? Over time, these build up to a point where...
Everyone gets anxious sometimes. Maybe you’ve got a big presentation coming up at work, you’re running your first marathon, or you’re working up the nerve to finally ask out your crush. Whatever it is, you feel nervous, perhaps a bit clammy, and your heart might feel like it’s beating faster than usual. But, could you...
More than half the global population lives in cities, and for good reason [1]. With their large, dense populations, cities are full of opportunities. Millions of people move to metropolitan areas every year in search of better job opportunities, in hopes of meeting more people, or simply being “a part of the action”. There are...
