Category Archives: Mental Health

While we are constantly told how important it is to drink water to stay hydrated for physical health, here’s a new reason why you should drink it regularly:  studies show that water intake has a significant effect on mental performance as well. Whether you’re taking an exam, or simply sitting down to read a newspaper, ...click here to read more

If you’ve ever felt like your husband just doesn’t understand you, you’re not alone. For years, women have been saying that men are clueless when it comes to understanding them and their emotions – and now, they finally have the research to back it. A new study reveals that, not only are men less successful ...click here to read more

We know that physical fitness is good for the heart, and a growing body of evidence is showing that it’s good for the brain as well. Several studies have already linked exercise to better mental functioning, but now research is showing that sports directly impact your attention span. Testing Mental Performance Researchers at the University ...click here to read more

There tends to be somewhat of a scary association when it comes to any kind of therapy that involves electricity or electric volts. When you think of the area of depression or anxiety associated with electricity, the mental image you get could really be a disturbing one to boot. The image appears in many Hollywood ...click here to read more

Did you know that 374 trillion sticks of chewing gum are made each year and the average person chews 300 sticks annually?  Something else you may not know is that chewing gum has been found to yield a wide range of health benefits that go beyond just preventing cavities. So whether you chew it for ...click here to read more

You have likely heard that married people tend to be healthier and live longer than unmarried people but now experts are saying if you are married with children the scale could tilt the other Depression, Anxiety and Your Children Well-known author and Harvard psychology professor, Daniel Gilbert has gone on record saying parents are less ...click here to read more

If you’re looking to improve your mood health and decrease your stress levels you may want to consider eating a few more carrots every day.  While you have probably heard that eating carrots is good for eye health, you may be surprised to learn that carrot consumption may actually affect brain function and improve your ...click here to read more

No matter how hard we try, it is impossible to avoid stress. Stress can be short term, such as getting in a minor car accident or it can be long-term, lasting weeks, months or even years. Examples include dealing with the stress of divorce or the loss of a loved one. Research shows that some ...click here to read more

Long term relationships can be difficult at times and if you’ve been with the same partner for years, you may find the thought of the “single life” appealing.  You may feel that being single will add some fun and excitement into your life and this may leave you thinking about ditching your long term relationship ...click here to read more

Each one of us faces different levels of stress on a daily basis.  For some, stress levels go up when dealing with the morning rush hour traffic.  Will I get to work on time?  For others, anxiety is associated with major decisions that need to be made within a short period of time.  Do I ...click here to read more

When you picture anger it is likely that you are picturing the emotion as a negative thing. And for the most part it is considered to have an association with an unstable state of mental health. Anger can be associated with feelings of stress, that are let to boil over and they can begin to ...click here to read more

Some days you might wake up feeling great, while other days, you wake up feeling like the day is over before it even begins. You may have every desire to live a stress and anxiety free life, or have the energy levels of your youth but you just don’t even know where to begin. Getting ...click here to read more

You have likely heard the term, whether it be for the holidays or for someone you know: Fat and jolly. While it might be slightly oversimplifying the idea, it turns out that new research is showing that there is a variation of this theory, and science could have begun to find out more information about ...click here to read more

The holidays should be a time to relax and enjoy family and friends but unfortunately many people experience stress, anxiety and depression during the holiday season. Sources of Holiday Stress, Anxiety and Depression There are many reasons why people experience stress and anxiety around the holiday season, including: Too many commitments – agreeing to attend ...click here to read more