Study: Loneliness May Shorten Lifespan as Much as Obesity

Study: Loneliness May Shorten Lifespan as Much as Obesity

Photo by Nik Shuliahin on Unsplash In a new study, researchers found the impact of loneliness is more severe than most of us think – in fact, loneliness might be just as dangerous as obesity when it comes to your overall health. The study, published 

Nutrition & Sleep: Foods that Affect Your Dreams

Nutrition & Sleep: Foods that Affect Your Dreams

Photo by Vladislav Muslakov on Unsplash It’s interesting how some people can fully remember their dreams at the night, but for others, it’s just fragments that linger in their minds in the morning. It may be a challenge for some to get a good nights’ 

Experts Say Diet is an Essential Aspect in Mental Health

Experts Say Diet is an Essential Aspect in Mental Health

Photo by Diego Ph on Unsplash Over 450 million people worldwide currently suffer from a mental health condition. With pharmaceuticals having achieved only limited success, experts believe the field of psychiatry may be reaching a crossroads. In a report released earlier this week from the 

New Study Shows Depression May Reduce Memory Function

New Study Shows Depression May Reduce Memory Function

Photo by Chad Madden on Unsplash A new study, published in the journal Cognition and Emotion, found that people who experience constant depressive thoughts may be more likely to experience problems with memory as well. During the study, researchers induced depressive thoughts in the participants 

Winter Blues: Tips to Fight Seasonal Depression

Winter Blues: Tips to Fight Seasonal Depression

Photo by A l on Unsplash Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a type of seasonal depression that usually occurs in individuals during the winter. Experts believe this mental health issue has to do with the lack of sunlight in the winter. It’s normal to 

Wellness Spotlight: A Happy State of Mind

Wellness Spotlight: A Happy State of Mind

Photo by Hean Prinsloo on Unsplash Happiness is probably one of the hardest things to define. Feeling happy is definitely subjective – what makes me happy may not put a smile on your face. But research shows that feeling mentally happy can have a bolster