Are Women More Likely to Suffer from Anxiety?

Are Women More Likely to Suffer from Anxiety?

The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) reports that anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults ages 18 and older, about 18% of the population. The Study Published in the journal Brain and Behavior, a 

How Does Light From Electronic Devices Hinder Our Health?

How Does Light From Electronic Devices Hinder Our Health?

Electronic devices like your cell phone, television, iPads, and many other devices do more than just provide endless hours of entertainment and communication. Numerous studies have shown that exposure to the artificial light provided by your favorite electronic devices throw off your biological clock, your 

Not Getting Enough Sleep?

Not Getting Enough Sleep?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 35% of United States adults do not get enough sleep, an issue that can lead to increased risks of developing a number of diseases and conditions. Sleep is an important part of good health, as 

New Study: Nutrition and Mental Health

New Study: Nutrition and Mental Health

Researchers from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in Spain are exploring the link between nutrition and mental health, namely the association between healthy dietary patterns and their association with the risk of depression. Almudena Sanchez-Villegas, lead researcher of the study, explains, “We 

Your Thyroid May Be The Cause of Your Sleeping Problems

Your Thyroid May Be The Cause of Your Sleeping Problems

Your thyroid is one of the smallest glands in your body, yet it is actually one of the most important. This gland is instrumental in the healthy regulation of functions like proper metabolism, energy levels, burning calories, the creation of body proteins and the reaction 

Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Mental Decline in Elderly

Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Mental Decline in Elderly

You can have enough vitamin D in your blood, have insufficient levels, or really lack it (deficiency). In this study from University California Davis and Rutgers University having low levels of vitamin D accelerated cognitive decline dramatically – at three times a faster rate compared