The link between inflammation and depression
Understanding the immunological basis of disease has revolutionized the treatment of cancer and autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, benefitting millions of people with breakthrough...
The Foods That Combat Depression and Anxiety
There is not a specific food that can cure depression and/or anxiety, per say. However, there are certain foods and food groups one can incorporate in their diet, in order to relieve some of the...
Mental Health benefits Of Tai Chi And Chi Gong
Tai Chi and Qigong are traditional Chinese exercises that are widely practiced for their health benefits and as martial arts. Developed over hundreds and thousands of years, respectively, Tai Chi...
What Google and Facebook knows about you
By Matthew Permuy and Kevin Naruse “What Google and Facebook knows about you.” Both Google and Facebook have been known for many years to collect and store many pieces of information on you and...
Meditation for Mental Health
The idea is that if we can re-train our minds to stay in the present moment, we can experience the peaceful benefits and decrease racing thoughts leading to stress and anxiety.
Aromatherapy and Mental Wellbeing
Our sense of smell is a remarkable gift. Aromas affect our emotions, evoke memories, unleash desires, and can help us feel calm, comfortable, and safe. Aromatherapy is a natural way to excite our...
Ever Fallen in Love?
So, let’s talk about love. It’s not always easy to talk about is it? Love is intangible, difficult to quantify, energizing and disruptively disturbing all at the same time; an all consuming,...
Journaling: How Words Can Help You Heal
Staying consistent with your writing can help you receive the overall benefits of writing at a higher level.
Mental Health and Crocheting
Studies have found that the less we use our brains, the more our brain can experience atrophy, loss of mass, and agility. The more we use it to process challenging information, be creative, make...
Your Brain On Social Media: What Makes It So addictive?
The constant stimulation received using social media increases the threshold and promotes more engagement from the user
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