Eating a diet rich in fruit and vegetables is associated with less stress, according to new research. The findings revealed people who ate at least 470 grams of fruit and vegetables daily had 10 per cent lower stress levels than those who consumed less than 230 grams. Read the Article at ScienceDaily
The prescription: take your "exercise pill." We all have heard details on how exercise improves musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, metabolic, and other aspects of health. What you may not know is how this happens within the brain. Regular exercise changes your brain in important ways. Read the Article at Quartz
Mental Health Million project sheds light on why the majority of people with clinical mental health challenges do not seek help. Read the Article at Sapien Labs
In this feature, we ask whether there are links between inflammation and anxiety. Although evidence is slowly mounting, we have a great deal to learn about the relationship between the two. Read the Article at Medical News Today
Re-engage with some hobbies enjoyed in the past – or try a new one – to ward off depression. The pandemic has taken its toll on many peoples’ mental health. Given the fear of the virus and the government restrictions on movement many may understandably be feeling more lonely, anxious, and depressed than usual. Read the [...]
It's easy to nod off to 'sleep stories.' Making them is hard. Learn how sleep stories are made -- and why some people say they help steer them toward slumber. By Brandon Griggs, CNN Read the Article at CNN
Thankfully, you've kept the blahs at bay. Discover where & how can you truly bloom. Read the Article at The New York Times
Exercise is one of the best and most affordable ways to improve your overall well-being. Plus, the positive link between physical activity and mood is impressive. From a decrease in depressive and anxiety symptoms to better sleep and less stress, participating in a regular exercise program has some major perks. Read the Article at Verywell Mind [...]
Not depressed doesn't mean not struggling, but it can mean not seeing the need to get help to avert a downward spiral. Read the Article at The New York Times
Aside from killing nearly 400,000 Americans to date and wreaking havoc on the country’s economy, the COVID-19 pandemic is also taking a heavy toll on mental health. That’s according to data compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Center for Health Statistics, showing that more than 4 in 10 U.S. adults had developed symptoms [...]