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Exercise Is Powerful Medicine for Depression

By now, most people have heard that exercise is good for their health. A new review suggests it can it also make a difference in major depressive disorder. Researchers analyzed 15 existing studies with data on exercise and depression, finding an association between physical activity and depression risk. The investigators estimated that almost 12% of cases of…

In Long Run, Antidepressants Don’t Improve Quality of Life: Study

Millions of Americans take antidepressants to combat low moods. But a large, new study suggests that these medications over time may do little to improve overall quality of life. “We found the change in health-related quality of life to be comparable or similar between patients that used antidepressant medications and those who did not use…

Knowing the Warning Signs of Depression and Anxiety

Do you ever wonder if somebody you know may be struggling with depression and anxiety, but you are not sure? If So, Here Are Some Things to Look for When Someone You Know May Be Having a Difficult Time With Their Mental Health. Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much Feeling sad and depressed on a…

Do Screens Get in the Way of Learning?

Lately you’ve noticed that it takes your tween son twice as long to write a paragraph on the computer as it took you to write one in cursive, back in the day. But he’s super fast at surfing the net on your smartphone. And despite all the websites at her fingertips, your teen daughter can’t…

Get Your Lymph Moving

For me, exercise is just as important as diet and supplements when it comes to maintaining my health. When I had my second cancer surgery they removed a large portion of the lymph glands in my lower body. This handicapped me in a way, because if I don’t move enough to keep that lymph moving,…

9 Great Uses for Lavender

A friend of mine calls lavender the “Swiss Army Knife” of essential oils because you can use it in so many ways. I prefer to think of it as the perfect way to start and end my day. From fresh lavender bouquets to dried lavender petals to essence of lavender oil, Mother Nature has created…

Short-Term Dietary Change Improves Depression Symptoms

Proper brain function is dependent upon good nutrition. Omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and zinc are all key nutrients for brain tissue. Vitamin B12, folate, and vitamin B6 are involved in the production of neurotransmitters, and zinc has antioxidant effects in the brain. The omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA are important for the structure of brain cell…

How to Help Teen Girls Cope With Stress

Adolescence is a stressful time in life. Teens have to navigate increased independence from their parents, new and more complicated peer relationships, and more demanding academics, all while managing radical changes in their brains and bodies. Not only that, the current COVID-19 pandemic has created additional hardships for them. No wonder they may be more…

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