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Tagged as Mental Health

Political Divide Affecting People's Mental Health
Politically speaking, the United States has never been -more divided. Centrists are rare, with 94% of Democrats standing left of the median and 92% of Republicans standing right of the median of the opposing party. With nothing to agree upon, members of both parties are becoming increasingly partisan, and it’s affecting our -mental health. Approximately two out of five people say they feel stressed...
January 13, 2020
Can Board Games Improve Your Health?
When was the last time you had a family game night or enjoyed a friendly match of chess or checkers with a close friend or significant other? It can be fun to pull out a board game and get competitive every once in a while, and it might even be good for you. It turns out, board games might offer far more than entertainment. Play is essential to our wellbeing, and board games can fill that need. They...
December 19, 2019
5 Strategies for Coping with the Death of a Spouse
Losing a spouse is emotionally, physically, financially and spiritually devastating. Virtually every aspect of life changes with the loss of a partner. What’s more, even as life changes must still be faced, the grief can seem insurmountable. Losing a spouse is viewed as the -most stressful- of all possible losses. In order to navigate it, self-kindness is a must. As is the knowledge that this is a...
December 18, 2019
Scary Connection Between Screen Time and the Health of Our Teens
Most people would agree that teen mental health is deteriorating, - especially with the increase in use of technology - over the last decade. Despite initiatives to help kids get the care they need faster, the endless epidemic of depression and suicide cases is only getting worse. We have to do something, and fast – and researchers believe that the answer just might be less time in front of a smartphone...
November 1, 2019
Service Dogs and Anxiety
Nearly 20% of U.S. adults have an -anxiety disorder-, yet just over 1 in 3 of them seek treatment. Left untreated, anxiety can damage romantic relationships, friendships and careers. The good news? Many anxiety symptoms are manageable with learnable techniques and/or prescription medication. One little-explored type of treatment is to have a service dog. In fact, many people with anxiety have no idea...
October 17, 2019
The Effects of a Messy Bedroom are Greater than Many Think
Our surroundings can have serious negative effects on our health and wellbeing. There are -25% of Americans- living in at least a moderate amount of clutter. But when that mess is in the bedroom, it offers a special kind of threat to our wellbeing. We spend -half our lives- in our bedrooms. A messy room can have a negative impact on both physical and mental health. The “background stress” that comes...
October 1, 2019
Want to Be Happy? Work Eight Hours Per Week
Many people dream of the day they can retire or, better yet, quit their job after winning the lottery. But they could regret it if these things actually happened. According to a -new study-, work is vital for mental health and emotional well-being. And not just any work will do. It -must -be paid work. However, it doesn't to be a lot of work. Up to 8 hours of paid work is all that is needed to increase...
August 30, 2019
Can Spending a Few Hours Outdoors Improve Your Health?
Spending time outdoors provides individuals of all ages with the opportunity to have better -mental and physical health. Can spending time outdoors improve both mental and physical health? Well, research has shown there are a variety of benefits to being outside for a bit, and it doesn't require a whole vacation or take as long as you may think. Learn more about how nature can help your mental and...
August 22, 2019
Interview: The Connection Between Food and Mental Health
This is an interview with Luci Gabel. She helps executives and their organizations sharpen their leadership edge and produce breakthrough results in health through food, movement, and brain science. She- works with people from around the world, through one on one coaching, virtual learning programs, and in her latest book: Eat to Lead. All of this can be found on her website: -http://lucifit.com/ -...
August 14, 2018
How Friends Impact Your Health
There is a strong connection between friendship and health. Recall the happiest times of your life, and those memories likely include friends celebrating with you. Just as important, true friends support you through the bad times that happen in every life, from everyday disappointments to the heartbreak of loss. That's what good friends do. Friendship enriches our existence and makes life's journey...
March 14, 2018