Pexels Source Have you ever had a problem with depression? Before you answer that question, it’s important to realise exactly what depression is. A lot of people think that depression means feeling deeply sad for any period of time and that’s not true. Those suffering from depression are diagnosed because their mood has been low for weeks or even months. People with … [Read more...]
Why You Are The Best Thing For Your Elderly Relative
If there’s one thing that’s certain in life, it’s that we all age. From the moment that we are born, we start to age and eventually we are facing the winter of our lives – hopefully not alone! If you are fortunate enough to have elderly relatives still with you, it’s likely you value their presence and wisdom they bring into your life. Those of advanced years bring so much … [Read more...]
What Can You Do To Battle The Most Common Health Problems?
Source: In life, we often worry about trivial things that don’t really matter. But there’s one possession that you cannot afford to ignore: your body. After all, a healthy body is the key to a long and happy lifestyle. We all encounter a number of health issues during our lives. Many of them, like common colds, are nothing to worry about. However, extended … [Read more...]
Don’t Hide Your Head In The Sand: Three Things You Really Need To Stop Ignoring!
Life can get a bit much sometimes. That's true for pretty much every human being on the planet. However well things are going for you, there will always come a time when the pressure just feels like it's too much to handle. The mistake that a lot of people make is that they deal with this by hiding their head in the sand and pretending that it's not happening. By doing this you … [Read more...]
Seven of the Most Common Mental Health Problems & What You Should Know About Them
Mental health is still one of those things that not everyone is happy to talk about. But problems that present themselves in the mind can be just as serious as other physical problems. So, it’s important to speak about them and learn as much as possible about them. It’s impossible to understand your own mental health and the symptoms linked to potential problems if you don’t … [Read more...]
9 Untold Mental Health Myths You Need To Know
People with mental illnesses have it especially hard. On the one hand, they struggle with the debilitating effects of their disease. On the other hand, they have to endure social injustice caused by stigma. There are far too many myths that even the sufferers of mental illness believe and that need to come to an end. Here are 9 top mental health myths that need … [Read more...]
The Sun & 4 Benefits For Health
Growing up, I am sure that you’ve been told time and time again, “Don’t get too much Sun out there,” or something along those lines. However, there are actually a number of benefits of natural sunlight that you probably would not have considered. While too much Sun over an extended period can wind up becoming a negative, what about the incentives that can come through more … [Read more...]
6 Common Health Problems People Should Know About
Health problems are often the result of genetics, lifestyle choices, immune system deficiencies, and stress. Here are 6 of the most common health problems you should be aware of. Periodontal Disease Did you know that periodontal disease affects more than just your mouth. These tiny pockets of inflamed cells can escape into your body's general circulation, putting you at … [Read more...]
5 Top Signs of Holiday Depression
It may be called "the most wonderful time of the year," but for many people, the holiday season is anything but wonderful. Holiday depression hits people regardless of whether they live in a warm state like Florida, or in a refrigerated region like New England. The holidays, beginning with Thanksgiving and continuing on to New Year's Day, are traditionally a time to be with … [Read more...]
Fighting Depression After Infertility
In my family there have been several women who have suffered from infertility. One of those women was my grandmother. She tried to have a child for many years, into her forties, and could not seem to get pregnant. This was before the era of fertility treatments and so on, so you can only imagine how depressed she was. Finally she decided that she was going to have a child one … [Read more...]