The Myths and Facts about Depression

The Myths and Facts about Depression

Photo by Chad Madden on Unsplash Everyone feels sad from time to time; It’s a human reaction to stress, loss, relationship problems, and lots of other normal life circumstances. Depression does not fall into that category. When someone is truly depressed, it’s not the same 

Smoking While Pregnant Linked to ADHD in Children

Smoking While Pregnant Linked to ADHD in Children

Photo by Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash It’s a publicly known fact that smoking in general is not good for our health. Quitting can be a struggle and many opt for vaping to reduce their nicotine intake. However, smoking while pregnant has many serious side effects 

Could Cocoa Extract Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?

Could Cocoa Extract Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?

Photo by Nordwood Themes on Unsplash A new study conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City has determined that an extract of the cocoa plant may help to block damage to the nerve pathways seen in patients with 

Health Spotlight: Natural Anxiety Relief

Health Spotlight: Natural Anxiety Relief

Photo by Carolina Heza on Unsplash Let’s face it – it’s normal to get a little stressed and overwhelmed sometimes. But overwhelming anxiety and constant worry can take a major toll on your body and mind. Anxiety currently affects roughly seven million people in the 

New Study Links Hormones to Stress-Related Eating

New Study Links Hormones to Stress-Related Eating

Photo by Christian Erfurt on Unsplash We commonly eat more unhealthy foods during emotional or stressful times but we usually don’t think about exactly why we do it. There may be a chemical reason behind why we tend to reach for a bag of chips 

Mental Illness May Reduce Life Expectancy More than Cigarette Smoking

Mental Illness May Reduce Life Expectancy More than Cigarette Smoking

Photo by Pawe? Czerwi?ski on Unsplash According to a recent study by Oxford University, serious mental illnesses may potentially decrease lifespan by much more than smoking cigarettes. A combination of smoking cigarettes and poor mental health could significantly shorten your life expectancy. Oxford scientists found