Mental health

Surprising facts you need to know about postpartum depression

Mental health / By / March 17, 2021

You may have heard about postpartum depression from the media, or you may have seen some information about it in various childbirth leaflets. While you may think you should not worry about this condition, postpartum depression affects many women and it can have consequences not only for the mother but also the infant, as well as the entire family. Thankfully, there are resources available for new mothers. This article delves into some of those resources. It also describes some of the most common risk factors for women when it comes to developing depression after giving birth. Read on to find out more.

Mental health startups to watch out for in 2021

Health tech, Mental health / By / January 22, 2021

Mental health problems are on the rise. Even so, many people fall between the cracks and never get to see a specialist who can help them address their problems. Fortunately, there are many startups trying to solve the existing gaps, even when it comes to emotional wellness. This post includes a list of startups that are trying to change mental health for the better.

How screen time can thwart your child’s healthy development

Healthy body, Mental health / By / January 11, 2021

What is appropriate screen time for infants, toddler and older children? Are the recommendations something to follow to a tee or merely guidelines offering some rough estimates? While there may be many reasons why you’re for or against screen time in children, you might want to know what science has to say about it. This article presents the studies on screen time in children and its impact on health.

The grim facts about grief and how to rediscover meaning

Healthy body, Mental health / By / January 4, 2021

In 2020 more than ever we have been faced with grief and bereavement. People have lost their loved ones or have seen them suffer, they have lost their jobs, their livelihoods, their homes and more. Grief is a natural consequence of this. Still, what does science say about this process? How can your health be impacted by bereavement? This article will tell you what grief and bereavement are, how they can impact your health, but also what may help you find the light at the end of the tunnel.

Optimism or acknowledging optimism bias – which is better for your health?

Healthy body, Mental health / By / December 23, 2020

Be optimistic, think positive and everything will be sorted out – this is what you’ll hear from many people. On the other hand, others will chime in that there’s an optimism bias that makes your brain see the positive side, not the actual facts. With so many opinions and options, how do you know what is better for you or your health? This article looks at the research behind optimism and optimism bias to tell you how they both impact your health and quality of life. Read on!

The secrets to better health through gratitude

Healthy body, Mental health / By / December 6, 2020

What if we didn’t practise gratitude only on certain occasions such as Thanksgiving Day or during some once-a-year exercise? What if being grateful were a constant part of life? Gratitude is in fact not just a noble feeling but something that can have positive consequences on your health. This article fleshes out the research behind gratitude and its connection to health so keep reading to find out more.

Stop trying to be perfect, for health’s sake

Healthy body, Mental health / By / November 11, 2020

You may have heard the expression “perfect is the enemy of good” or “done is better than perfect”. There’s truth in that. Although striving for perfection might seem like a quality you’d want to have, high levels of perfectionism can actually be detrimental to your life and to your health in particular. This article explains what pathological perfectionism is and how it can impact your health.

How binaural beats can improve your health right now

Health tech, Healthy body, Mental health / By / October 5, 2020

Maybe you’ve seen claims about the benefits of binaural beats or maybe you’ve never even heard of them before. Can they actually improve your health or are they based on wishful thinking? This article explains what binaural beats are, it looks at the science behind them and how you can use these sounds to improve your health and quality of life.

Should you worry about loneliness? Find out what science says

Healthy body, Mental health / By / September 20, 2020

Trapped in a cycle of day-to-day personal events, an increasing focus on careers, aging, pandemics and natural catastrophes, it seems that more and more people are faced with social isolation for longer stretches of time. How does social isolation impact your wellbeing? What does science have to say about the health outcomes of loneliness? What can YOU do about it? This article answers these questions and more.

How the pandemic is affecting your health – ways you did not see coming

Healthy body, Healthy environment, Mental health / By / August 26, 2020

In one way or another, the pandemic has affected almost every person in the world. Whether you’ve started working from home, you have had to wear a mask when outside, wait in line to get in a supermarket or even you or someone you know has contracted the virus, chances are you’ve seen firsthand some of the effects that the pandemic has had. There are however a few ways in which the virus may be impacting your health without even realizing it.