We live in stressful times. Between worrying about work, family, and finances, it’s not surprising that Americans are some of the most stressed-out people in the world. There isn’t an easy solution, either—otherwise, we’d all just do it. But luckily, there is one simple thing you can do to significantly impact your mood and overall… Continue reading Hike Your Way to Happiness
We all know that taking a bath can be relaxing on your muscles after a long day, but research shows that a good bath can also have a significant impact on your mind. People have appreciated the practice of bathing for thousands of years. In Roman times, it was considered a fundamental right for city… Continue reading How Taking a Bath Can Benefit Your Brain
There are few words more controversial in America than “Fat.” We are told it’s bad to be fat, that we should avoid eating fat (unless we’re watching a commercial, in which case we are encouraged to ravenously devour fat)—and many people diet and exercise to “lose fat.” Healthy fats are typically ones that come from… Continue reading Your Brain on Fat
If you find yourself feeling anxious or depressed, one thing we know for certain is that you are not alone. Official polls are showing that 18% of the population has an anxiety disorder, and 40% of Americans are more anxious this year than they were last year. And those who are struggling with anxiety are… Continue reading Mindfulness for Mental Health
We’ve known for a while (at least a decade, according to one Harvard study) that multitasking is a big no-no. We lose 40 percent productivity when we try to do more than one thing at the same time. But an issue nobody is talking about is how multitasking is actually making us less happy. In… Continue reading The Surprising Impact of Multitasking on Mental Health
Aerobic exercise has been linked with reducing symptoms of depression, but resistance training, such as weight lifting and bodyweight exercises like push-ups, can have the same effect. A meta-analysis published in the June 2018 JAMA Psychiatry examined the effects of resistance training on depression symptoms in 33 clinical trials involving 1,877 people. The researchers found that people who… Continue reading Lifting Weights May Lift Your Mood
Successful treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often involves lifestyle changes. For many people with PTSD, taking steps to make thoughtful, healthy choices every day can help reduce symptoms and improve the overall quality of life. Exercise Regularly Talk to your health care provider before beginning an exercise program. Moderate physical activity—30 minutes on most days of the week—can improve health… Continue reading Reduce PTSD Symptoms Through Lifestyle Changes
People who ran prior to therapy reported fewer symptoms compared to those who underwent therapy alone. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin, is published in the April-June issue of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Runner’s World included the unpublished results from this research in a March 2014 feature on the soldiers and researchers using running to combat… Continue reading Running Reduces PTSD Symptoms
Different meditation and mind-body practices may be equally effective. This post is offered as a concise review of the evidence for meditation and mind-body practices in PTSD. Future posts will review the evidence for select natural supplements, biofeedback, eye movement desensitization and reprogramming (EMDR), virtual reality graded exposure therapy (VRGET), and ‘energetic’ therapies. Limitations of conventional treatments of PTSD invite non-pharma… Continue reading Meditation and Yoga Can Reduce Symptoms of PTSD
Schizophrenia recovery is possible. These treatment and self-help tips can help you to manage symptoms, live and work independently, build satisfying relationships, and enjoy a rewarding life. Schizophrenia: New hope for recovery Getting a diagnosis of schizophrenia can be devastating. You may be struggling to think clearly, manage your emotions, relate to other people, or… Continue reading Schizophrenia Treatment and Self-Help
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