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Humans love their furry friends, and more than -9 out of 10 people- consider them family. When given the option to select one companion for a deserted island, more than 50% of U.S. adults say they would choose their pet. But of course, most pets have a much -shorter lifespan- than humans, so many of us will outlive our dearest companion. Because of this strong connection, it can be difficult to cope...
February 25, 2020
What does your gut tell you? Do you trust yours when something feels off? In some people, like sufferers of depression and anxiety, the gut may be sending signals they feel they can't trust, and a vital nerve that spans from the head to the stomach could hold the key. Research shows that faulty communication in the vagus nerve, which runs between the gut and brain, could be to blame for some cases...
January 28, 2020
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a -type of depression- that cycles with the seasons. In most cases, the symptoms appear in the fall and winter. However, some people experience SAD in the spring and summer months. The -symptoms- associated with SAD are similar to depression and include loss of interest, sleep difficulties, low energy, lack of appetite and feelings of hopelessness. Those who experience...
January 27, 2020
Depression can loom over every aspect of a person’s life, causing -severe disability- in many cases and sometimes even leading to suicide. Time- reports that the world will likely be spending $17 billion on antidepressants by 2020. But what if the best medicine for depression doesn’t come in a pill? What if gut health and diet plays an even bigger role than we've thought? - Let's be clear right off...
January 20, 2020
Over -37 million U.S. residents- struggle to put food on their tables, with at least 11 million children going hungry regularly. That’s a lot of hungry people. The consequences can be far-reaching, putting millions of people at risk for largely preventable health issues. And the consequences may be further reaching than we ever imagined. The combined effects of ongoing hunger and malnutrition combined...
January 10, 2020
Counseling and therapy are more mainstream than they were in the past. According to -Barna-, approximately 42% of Americans will see a counselor at some point in their lives. And most of them benefit greatly from it. Approximately 76% have "very positive" or "somewhat positive" experiences. Even so, making the decision to see a therapist can be a difficult one. Individuals who may benefit from therapy...
December 16, 2019
Depression is hard enough when it doesn’t affect your intimate life. But it can be downright devastating when its treatment also strips us of that one vital pleasure. Antidepressants cause sexual dysfunction in many users, but there are solutions. Some people find it’s a side effect that wanes over time if they wait it out, while others may need to switch to a different antidepressant or add a new...
November 14, 2019
We all have these challenging moments when we feel that we simply can’t go on. Life appears to be so tough and unforgiving that all strength is gone and the future looks dark. The true strength of every person becomes apparent in times of adversity. Every therapist will tell you that relationship and financial troubles, the loss of a loved one and health problems are the ones that will truly test your...
November 6, 2019
Over 16 million people suffer from depression in a given year, and over 40 million struggle to cope with anxiety. Affective disorders like -depression and anxiety- have long been known to exacerbate physical illnesses such as IBD, stomach upset, and otherwise unexplained illnesses like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Researchers have now added dementia to that list. Prematurely Aging the...
August 30, 2019
Smiling, not the kind where you've been asked to smile by some schmoozy guy, but the act of it—the lift the corners, feel the boost kind of smile (even if you don't mean it) is actually beneficial to your well-being and can help improve our outlook on life. It turns out that this simple action not only makes us feel better in reality, but it's infectious and can make other people feel at ease in our...
August 29, 2019
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