Our moods are dependent on a combination of factors, only some of which are within our immediate control. Yet we all want to feel good. Experts have found that the foods we eat often play a role in our emotional health, and the meal choices we make each day can directly impact how grounded we feel. Here are five foods that may help boost mood. The Importance of Eating the Right Foods - We really -are-...
Few of us think twice about the effects that the colors around us can have on our mood and behavior. Beyond being purely aesthetic, color can add depth and meaning to our spaces, sometimes even relaying messages we may not consciously realize we’re receiving. Color can be so powerful that branding and marketing companies choose specific palette combinations in the hopes of manipulating us to purchase...
Depression and anxiety were probably the unofficial mascots of 2020. Even people without a previous history of these challenges found themselves climbing the walls after COVID-19 struck, as the effects of isolation, uncertainty and social divide hit everyone hard. When times get tough, more people start to seek new ways to gain relief, which means new products with big promises are sure to hit the...
When was the last time you had a good cuppa? There are numerous -health benefits- to drinking green tea, from its anti-inflammatory effects to its antiviral and anticancer properties. Tea is, by all rights, a genuine superfood. And it turns out, it may even help to turn around a depressed mood. The Link Between Green Tea and Depression - Depression can be -common- in older adults, especially among...
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...