The first official day of spring is just behind us. Combined with the recent Easter weekend, now seems to be a prefect time to meditate on the things we’re thankful for and renew our commitment to good health.
Our health affects our mood, and focusing on 3 key areas can make a big difference in our mental health.
Researchers recently published an article in International Journal of Science and Research that recommended these 5 natural ways for dealing with sleep disorders.
In 2007, Canadian researchers reviewed several studies that had explored the connection between nutrition and mental health. As part of their review, they summarized the specific vitamins and minerals that affect brain function.
One vitamin they highlighted was folic acid, also known as vitamin B9 or folate.
Folic acid plays a vital role in brain function, particularly in the following 4 processes:
Last month, Iranian researchers published an article in the Eating and Weight Disorders – Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity showing yet another link between what we eat and how we feel.
The researchers had 541 students at the Qazvin University of Medical Sciences complete a web-based questionnaire that included questions to measure happiness and food consumption, as well as demographic information.
What they discovered was the the students who had the highest happiness scores also had the following 4 daily eating habits:
This research joins a growing body of research showing a solid connection between nutrition and mental health.
Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. Those of us who live in an area that honours DST know that Sunday morning won’t be fun. Getting a good night’s sleep is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In fact, not getting enough sleep can be harmful to your health.
Sufficient rest is even more important when you “lose” an hour. If your sleeping habits are poor, try following these 8 tips this weekend to get yourself back on track:
In 2007, Canadian researchers reviewed several studies that had explored the connection between nutrition and mental health. As part of their review, they summarized the specific vitamins and minerals that affect brain function.
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Bipolar disorder (also called manic depression) is a mental disorder of unusual shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. Symptoms are usually intense and differ from the normal ups and downs of life.
If you have bipolar, you likely experience emotional states stronger than usual. These can last during specific periods, called “mood episodes.” When the episodes are excited, they’re manic. When they’re depressed, they’re depressive. Sometimes, people may show parts of both moods or have a “mixed state”.
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She felt energized and motivated, so she began to go jogging. She wanted to improve her health and lose some of the weight she had gained over the last year. All at once her symptoms began to backslide.
When Mary called Truehope,
From time to time, we shares several facts of nervous system trivia on our social media channels. We thought we’d compile a few of the facts here, facts that most people don’t know.
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Without further ado, here are 13 nervous system trivia to impress your friends:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder affects almost 10% of American children between 13 and 18 years old, as well as 4% of U.S. adults over 18. ADHD has 3 primary characteristics: Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
Although ADHD is a broad term, it does have 3 subtypes:
Periods when you are feeling blue or sad are just part of life, and usually last a couple of days.
Depression, on the other hand, lasts for longer periods, can interfere with daily life routines, and can adversely affect relationships in various ways, including: