Your mental health may affect the way you think, feel, and act in your everyday life. It also has an influence on how you deal with stress, social interactions, and decision-making. Mental health is crucial at all stages of life, from birth to adolescence, adulthood, and old age. This is an essential step towards improving your mental well-being. Resources like The Human … [Read more...]
TV Is Finally Tackling Addiction In A Healthy Way
The television may have been around since the late 1920s, but it is a medium that is constantly evolving. This is sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse. We’re in the age of “peak TV,” with important shows like The Handmaid’s Tale now expected from major networks and streaming services, rather than being the odd success. On the other hand, the constantly … [Read more...]
Why a Holistic Approach to Health Is More Important Than Ever
Global average life expectancy has more than doubled since 1900. Today, a 50-year old could easily have an additional 33 years tacked onto their lifespan. That’s not a problem if you’re in good shape. However, if you’re already struggling with health issues you could be in for an uncomfortable few decades. The upward spiral of health care costs isn’t helping matters, … [Read more...]
6 Habits that May Lead to Depression
Depression can be a debilitating condition when not treated properly. But while biology does play a role in depression, there are actions and behaviors that can contribute to depression or make it worse. Here are 6 examples of habits that may exacerbate depression symptoms. Royalty Free Photo Lack of Exercise Being a couch potato may increase your risk of developing … [Read more...]
10 Creative Ways to Help You Relieve Stress at Work
No matter where you work, office stress can occur when things get hectic. Whether it’s a looming deadline or a packed schedule, these daily issues can make you feel anxious and can hurt your productivity. Stress can also have a negative impact on your health, and it can even lead to substance abuse and addiction. While this stress is common, there are things you can do in the … [Read more...]
Why and How to Preserve Acid-base Balance for Better Health
The acid-base equilibrium, also known as PH homeostasis, brings together the essential elements that contribute to the proper functioning of the organism. The regulation of the pH of the human body is indeed a central element of good physical condition, and an imbalance often leads to stress, fatigue, anxiety, and many other ailments. So how do you manage your acid-base … [Read more...]
5 Reasons You Really Should Take A Hike
In the 21st century, several key components of the human experience tend to be missing from our lives: nature and exercise. As we become more and more a race of city dwellers who work so hard there’s no time to work out, our lives become almost unrecognizable from the generations that came before us. Sourced From: PixaBay There is one hobby that could solve these problems in … [Read more...]
The Best and Worst Jobs For Emotional Well Being
A few weeks ago I asked my 14 year-old nephew what he wanted to do for a career. He shrugged and looked up from his phone mumbling “I dunno, whatever pays best”. This kind of response is disappointing, but not altogether surprising. Young people, and particularly millennials are conditioned to think this way by teachers, career advisors and society as a whole. We condition … [Read more...]
Achieve The Amazing By Being Fit
Being active and physically fit is essential to a healthy lifestyle. Physical fitness can help to enhance the quality of life and minimize the risks of developing medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease or stroke. In addition, enduring a healthy lifestyle can help some individuals achieve their aspirations that may not be possible without being physically fit. Hiking, … [Read more...]
Improve Your Life With One Small Change at a Time
Making drastic changes to our life is difficult. It almost feels like the human body and mind can’t actually cope with large sweeping changes because we always revert back to our old habits. Unless you have an incredibly stable mind and you can motivate yourself, it’s hard to make changes unless they are small enough to be almost unnoticeable. But improvement comes with small … [Read more...]