How the “Camps” You Choose In Life May Impact Cognitive & Mental Health

I also like to think of life, particularly as we age, as also being a group of camps we all have free will to join. For example, there is the camp of middle-aged people who resent and fear getting older. Let’s call them “Camp Fear.” On the other side of the coin, there is the group of middle-aged people who see aging as a privilege and are grateful for what is to come as they get wiser and more true to themselves. Let’s call them “Camp Gratitude.”

Yet Another Reason Why Dogs Should Be Your Friend!

A recent study conducted by researchers from Konkuk University in South Korea found evidence exhibiting that interacting with dogs can “increase brainwaves associated with stress relief and heightened concentration.”

Is Saffron the ‘Antidepressant’ We Didn’t Know We Needed?

Although saffron may be costly, its potential health benefits, specifically in regards to the brain, may make it priceless. There has been an extensive amount of research on this, and saffron is commonly called a neuroprotective agent.

What You Need to Know About the Postpartum Depression Pill

Postpartum depression affects one in seven mothers. In addition to this, some reports say that more than 30 percent of new mothers with postpartum depression and anxiety already have a mental health issue such as depression before even getting pregnant.

Do You Have Treatment-Resistant Depression? You May Want to Consider Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

There are various options to consider if depression is an issue. This may include lifestyle changes such as nutrition. Antidepressant medication prescribed by your doctor may also be effective. However, some people may have medication resistant depression or treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may be the solution.

Have The Blues? Consider Ocean Therapy

Many of us have experienced going to the beach, walking past the shoreline and letting the ocean’s water submerge our feet. We take a deep breath, smell the salty air, and exhale. It’s relaxing, rejuvenating and even relieving. I used to casually refer to this experience as ocean therapy.

If You Are Depressed, A Vitamin D Supplement Could Be Life-Saving

President Biden might want to implement vitamin D testing and supplementation for veterans asap. In a recent study of more than one million U.S. veterans, researchers suggested that supplementation with vitamin D3 (animal sources) and D2 (plant sources) was linked to a 45 percent and 48 percent lower risk of suicide and self-harm.

‘Tis The Season…For Seasonal Affective Disorder. Ways You Can Be Proactive.

It’s that time of year. The weather is changing, cold and flu season is here, people are gearing up for the holidays, and the realization that there are only a few days of 2024 remaining is hitting us all. It can be an overwhelming time, and, for some, it can be a sad (pun intended) time.

Thought of Fall Got You Feeling Down? Vitamin D May Be The Answer

Very rarely can depression and mental health disorders be fought with a singular approach. Vitamin D supplements or antidepressants are just potential tools in the tool box

Nutritional Help to Fight Depression in Women

Various credible sources including Harvard Health, states women are about twice as likely as men to develop major depression. It appears our biological or hormonal makeup may be partly to blame.

Is Taking Kava for Anxiety or Sleeplessness Worth the Potential Risk?

In case you’re not familiar with kava, it is made from the root of the kava plant (Piper methysticum). It has been used by Pacific Islanders for medicinal and ceremonial purposes for at least 3,000 years.

Why “Seeing Red” Is Sometimes The Best

We really underestimate how exposure to certain types of light may impact our sleep, mood and overall health. We, after all, already have so much on our plates and so much to think about. Now we have to think about light, seriously? You may think light is light, but there is so much more to it than that.