Sunlight provides us with many health benefits that we deprive ourselves of when we stay inside. Dr. Nesochi Okeke-Igbokwe, M.D., M.S. states, “There is so much to be gained from receiving appropriate amounts of sunlight, therefore staying indoors chronically isn't ever a good idea.” Yet circumstances caused by the raging…
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Figuring out your sleep schedule is a significant undertaking of dire necessity. Shut-eye time can determine your health, how well you process information, the way you obtain knowledge, and your energy level for the day. More significantly, there hangs the ever-present societal expectation that people need to be up at…
Is it Sadness or Signs of Suicide? What to Lookout For I recently stumbled across an article with the headline, “My Daughter’s Suicide Note.” Horrified, I clicked on the site to discover the story of a mother who came face to face with a letter written by her suicidal step-daughter.…
Leaving a toxic friend or partner can be an extremely daunting task. You may have a history with them, value his or her company, or may fret over whether this will affect other people. But a person that manipulates, lies or takes advantage of you is one that does not…
You’ve probably seen probiotics advertised in yogurt, drinks, and food supplements before. Probiotics triumph as the third most commonly used dietary supplement, next to vitamins and minerals. Probiotics contain microorganisms and carry different strains of bacteria that are beneficial to us. Here is what you should know about probiotics and…
The current pandemic has caused stress for us in many ways. Not only has it affected stress in our minds by triggering anxiety or depression in some, but it can also affect our bodies. You might be feeling tense or even run down and weak. Too much stress can be…
According to psychologist Jennifer Martin, Ph.D., “We are wired to stay awake in the face of danger.” The Pandemic has caused some people nightmares, surreal dreams, and insomnia. Fluctuations in REM cycles have been linked to anxiety during the crisis. Normally, as an issue is resolved, stress is alleviated and…
