This year has made it clear how important it is to take care of your health. With all the differing opinions on what's best and all the work you have to put in, it can be easy to slip into negative health behaviors. Here are three such behaviors you should avoid falling into.
Relying...
Pandemic -related anxiety is running rampant for many in the midst of COVID-19. Not only are anxiety-provoking situations becoming more and more common, many people’s lives have completely changed in the last few months.
While it can be overwhelming and an unsure experience for everyone, pandemic-related anxiety is more common than you may...
Aging brings with it a whole other realm of different medical issues, physical changes, and lifetime milestones. As you head into this exciting phase of life, it’s important to allocate specific attention to keeping your senses sharp. This article will walk you through three areas of your health to pay particular attention to.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on more than just people's physical health. The increased fear and worry, combined with the decreased option for in person interactions with friends and others outside of your immediate household has threatened the mental health of many.
Social distancing measures that...
In today’s society, it is easier than ever to get overworked and stressed out. Relaxation techniques are important for a healthy state of mind, you need to know how to find time to allow yourself to relax both physically and mentally.
You might not think that you have time for such things, but...
The brain is considered by many biologists and doctors to be the “last frontier” of the human body. While the processes and functions of other organs like the kidneys and lungs are mostly understood and comparatively straightforward, exactly how the brain works remain largely misunderstood by the scientific community.
However, breakthroughs in how...
When someone becomes addicted to a substance, he or she is often left scrambling in the dark, wondering what to do. An addiction to alcohol or drugs isn't easy to overcome, and it is practically impossible for someone to do it on his or her own.
In order to get your addiction under control,...
Sometimes, you get hurt, and the injury is relatively small; you're sore for a few days, but then you are back up and running and resuming your normal life. Sometimes, you aren't that lucky.
Serious injuries can have a major impact on your life, including your ability to live in comfort, to function...
A Nap is a short period of sleep usually taken during the day (mid-day). Remember how much you hated taking naps when you were younger? Well, naps are said to be a child's worst enemy but an adult's best friend. A great nap can turn your day around, making you more productive, and even improve the quality...
You might think that chronic stress is just a byproduct of living in today’s fast-paced society, and for the vast majority of people, that’s undoubtedly true. When you have a million and one things to do and only 24 hours in the day, it often seems as though there’s simply not enough time or energy to accomplish...
