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How Cycling Can Help People with ADHD Gain Control Over Their Condition

Body, Mental Health, Mind

Mental health comes in many forms. For some, the simple act of taking medication and watching how they behave is enough to manage symptoms of a variety of conditions that can prove disruptive to daily routines. For others, relief requires more than medication. Be it a change in diet or radically altered daily activities, those who deal with ADHD on a day to day basis might find solace in a bit of help from exercise in the form of cycling. [Read more…] about How Cycling Can Help People with ADHD Gain Control Over Their Condition

Originally posted on June 21, 2018 @ 9:00 am

How to Deal With Anxiety – 4 Best Tips From Experts

Mental Health, Mind

Anxiety might look like a common word but, many still do not know its exact meaning or how it feels. In anxiety, you feel like you are stuck or unsure or scared of some situations. No matter how much a person tries, anxiety often ruins the sleep as well peace of mind.

When the anxiety becomes an everyday trouble, you would need to know that how to deal with it. How to reduce this anxiety level? How to cure it and get back to the healthy anxiety-free routine? Anxiety can affect your quality life and thus, it is better to find robust solutions as soon as possible. Here are some trick and tips you can use to cope with anxiety:

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Originally posted on June 8, 2018 @ 9:03 am

If It Seems the Antidepressant Isn’t Working

Mental Health, Mind

About 16 million Americans experience a major depression each year, and at any given time about one in ten adults is taking antidepressants.

It’s very difficult to go through a major depression, and it’s natural to want relief as soon as possible.  If things don’t seem to be going better after a few weeks, though, it’s important not to be discouraged.  A particular treatment usually needs to be given 6-12 weeks to fully determine its benefits.  In one major study, those who ultimately got substantially better did so by week seven. [Read more…] about If It Seems the Antidepressant Isn’t Working

Originally posted on May 16, 2018 @ 11:00 am

Art and Mental Health

Mental Health, Mind

There’s no denying that art can enhance the ambiance of a room or add a pop of color to your decor, but did you know that art has a significant impact on your mental wellbeing as well? That’s right! Whether you embark on the journey of creating a work of art or you simply take a trip to the local museum, the benefits of art are endless.

For instance, children who visited an art museum experienced a 9-18% increase in critical thinking skills, simply by viewing the craft. On a similar note, when people look at art, their brains release dopamine, triggering a response of love and pleasure, making them happier! [Read more…] about Art and Mental Health

Originally posted on May 15, 2018 @ 11:00 am

The Harmful Effects of Addiction to Technology and How You Can Benefit from Taking a Break

Mental Health, Mind, Personal Growth, Spirit

Nobody is without a smartphone nowadays. For the younger generation, it has become as important to their lives as air and water. In South Korea, 72 percent of children have a smartphone by the time they turn 12. And more than half of millennials experience anxiety when they can’t check their devices for more than 15 minutes. The addiction to technology is so prevalent, it’s now a cause for worry. [Read more…] about The Harmful Effects of Addiction to Technology and How You Can Benefit from Taking a Break

Originally posted on April 30, 2018 @ 11:00 am