What is Seasonal Depression? (Also Called ‘SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)’, ‘Seasonal Depression’) Seasonal depression, often called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a depression that occurs each year at the same time, usually starting in fall, worsening in winter, and ending … Continue reading
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This Supplement May Stop Sadness Becoming Depression
Probiotics may stop sadness turning into depression by helping people let go of the past, a new study finds. Researchers at the Leiden Institute of Brain and Cognition found that probiotics stopped people ruminating so much. Rumination is when people … Continue reading
This Supplement May Stop Sadness Becoming Depression
How four weeks of supplementation can help stop a sad mood getting worse. Probiotics may stop sadness turning into depression by helping people let go of the past, a new study finds. Researchers at the Leiden Institute of Brain and … Continue reading
This Vitamin Stops People Feeling SAD and Promotes Good Mental Health
Maintaining sufficient levels of vitamin D in the body is not just good for physical health, it can also help protect against depression and promote good mental health, a new study finds. Researchers looked at over 100 leading articles for … Continue reading
The 11 Life Lessons
The 11 Life Lessons It Turns Out I’ve Taught My Six Kids On my 46th birthday recently, my (mostly adult) kids wrote out a list of lessons I’d taught each of them in their lives so far. Each wrote their … Continue reading
Kale Is a Surprise on 2019’s ‘Dirty Dozen’ List
While it may still be considered a super food, kale took third place on this year’s “Dirty Dozen” list of fruits and vegetables with the most pesticide residue. Once again, strawberries and spinach took first and second, as they did … Continue reading
15 Easy Ways To Be A Happier Person
These research-backed habits will make your life so much better. There’s a quote from author Jaeda DeWalt that looks at joy from a different perspective: “Happiness is created and not found, it’s a state of mind and in its best … Continue reading
How to Avoid the Post-Holiday Blues
Simple, healthy choices can decrease the risk of Seasonal Affective Disorder. The shortest day of the year, the Winter Solstice, is a marker that the darkest days are behind us and the sun is going to be shining longer each … Continue reading
22 Simple Habits That Can Relieve Holiday Stress and Anxiety
Are the holidays the season of excitement or a time for anxiety and frustration? Here are expert tips to get you past the stress and into the festive spirit. Get adequate sleep It’s no secret that our bodies crave rest; … Continue reading
The Top 3 Reasons Why You Self-Sabotage and How to Stop
Faulty thinking and fear of failure play a part. It’s easy to sabotage yourself when you’re trying to meet an important goal, like developing healthier habits, getting assignments done on time, saving money, managing weight, or building healthy relationships. Self-sabotage … Continue reading
