There are plenty of things to dislike about getting older, folks. Everything cracks when you get out of bed in the morning, things that used to not tire you out now do, and you just don’t look as young in the mirror anymore. Of course, there are plenty of things to like, too–wisdom, for starters–but […]
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Suicide is a difficult topic, friends, for many people, myself included. But it’s something we simply have to talk about. The statistics are jarring, and the more we know about it, the better we are able to understand and potentially find help for those considering it. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports that there
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Addiction, my friends, is a huge problem in the U.S. and around the world. People can be addicted to everything from food to drugs, and the impact of these addictions ruins lives and even entire families. If you’re struggling with addiction or care for someone who is, you know recovery is often a tough road.
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We all want a healthier brain! After all, this important organ has its hands in just about every single vital function of your body. Brain health, like other areas of health, is partly linked to your diet. There are 13 essential vitamins, and among them are B vitamins such as folate. Famous for its role
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Depression is common everywhere, folks. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, at least 17.3 million adults in the U.S. has had a major depressive episode (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression.shtml). That’s around 7 percent of all adults in the country. With so many people having depression, it’s very possible a loved one is living with this condition
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Being addicted to a smartphone isn’t a new phenomena, folks. We actually first saw cases of addiction to tech back in the 1990s, and decades later, the tech has changed but the addiction still applies. A troubling recent study demonstrates just how serious a smartphone addiction can be, especially when it comes to your brain.
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A lot of people, folks, have trouble hearing. This isn’t just an “old person” thing, either! Plenty of people start to experience hearing loss in their 40s thanks to those fun but loud concert years and other factors, such as a job involving loud noise. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication
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Mental illness is a serious subject, my friends, but it doesn’t get talked about enough. It’s also very common in the US, with the National Institute of Mental Health reporting that close to one out of every five adults lives with mental illness (https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness.shtml). When someone is struggling with their mental health, they’re not the
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It’s nearly impossible to imagine life without smartphones, folks, even though most of us lived it! Back then, you actually had to talk to someone to get the information you needed. These days, even calls are old-fashioned, with texts and emails fast becoming the main line of communication for people today. However, it’s not without
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I don’t know about you, but when I think of health, I usually don’t imagine my brain. As important as the space between my ears is, I tend to think of my physical health before I get to specific organs! In reality, your brain is the conductor of your entire body. To be and stay
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