Air Pollution Linked to Increased Anxiety and Stroke Risk

Air Pollution Linked to Increased Anxiety and Stroke Risk

Photo by David Lee on Unsplash It’s a well-known fact that air pollution is damaging to not only the environment, but also to our bodies and minds. Recent research has linked exposure to chemicals in the air to increased anxiety symptoms as well as a 

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