When your phone prompts you to switch to low battery mode it’s similar to how your body is feeling when it is depressed. This isn’t something we think about much because we’re more familiar with symptoms, not causes. We do our best to medicate the mood without thinking much about why we’re feeling this mood …
Many people struggle in the wintertime because the cold and dark make them feel isolated. It can also make you feel quite blah and can oftentimes result in seasonal depression. At other times you may just find yourself struggling because you’re going through a major transition in your life (e.g. a breakup, divorce, move, loss …
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Bipolar is associated with mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs. The course of bipolar disorder differs greatly between men and women. For women, there are more depressive mixed or rapid cycling episodes. This means that any manic episodes they experience aren’t as severe. It also means that their depressive episodes last longer. …
Sometimes it takes an evidence-based source of motivation to help us get in shape or stay fit. Today this may come in the form of a recent 7-year study that looked at over 150,000 people. The study found that those who had a higher aerobic or muscular fitness level are much less likely to suffer …
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The change of seasons is enough to make migraine sufferers more likely to have more frequent or prolonged attacks. This year has been far from ordinary though. According to the National Headache Foundation people with migraines are finding themselves suffering more throughout this pandemic. It’s important to understand those migraine sufferers have brains that don’t …
The brain is still one of the least understood parts of the human body, and as such, mental health remains a major point of scientific interest. Studies surrounding depression and its causes have pointed to a possible relationship between inflammation and the development of depression. In this article, we’ll go over some of the points …
Everyone knows the proven benefits of exercise and the fact it can increase your wellbeing and quality of life both physically and mentally. However, what many may underestimate is that getting into an exercise routine and sticking to it is half the battle. Exercise is proven to have numerous health benefits, from helping symptoms of …
This year has proven to come with many challenges for all of us due to the COVID pandemic. Chances are, you’re operating in a territory you’ve never seen before. With the widespread closure of schools and businesses, for lots of people, part of that new territory includes working from home. You may have always dreamed …
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New research has shown that long term depression can be an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease on the same risk level as smoking. It can lead to diabetes, strokes, obesity, high blood pressure, and even heart attacks. There are two main reasons as to why depression can result in instances like the ones described …
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If you think you are suffering from depression, do not fear since you are not alone. More than 15 million Americans are currently in the same situation as you are. Unfortunately, detecting this disease is not as easy some might think. The symptoms are subtle and may be confused with other disorders or diseases. A …
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