When there is a physical injury, it’s not just the physical scars that take a toll. As you recover, mental health issues can very well come in the way. Many people who experience major injuries end up dealing with depression. An injury keeps you from your normal activities. You are forced to depend on others for help. The movement you took for granted now becomes embarrassingly difficult. All of this…
Now that COVID19 is finally being beaten into retreat, increasing numbers of people are returning to work. Even if the change is welcome, it is still a change. You may be worried about potential exposure to the virus. After all, staying safe meant staying home. Or you may be anxious about being in close contact with others in a shared workspace and having to interact with customers and colleagues. While…
The consumption of sugar is a serious problem today, with growing research linking it to a number of health issues such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, mental health and much more. It makes sense to cut sugar from your diet if you want to live a healthy life. Of course, this looks tricky because many of us have a sweet tooth, thanks to those supermarket shelves loaded with processed foods…
The beginning of the new year is the perfect time to reflect on your life and make goals for the next twelve months. This year, I challenge you to make goals that will help you improve your health – both mentally and physically. Popular New Year’s resolutions include improving diets, working out more, and saving more money. One particular resolution you should have for the new year is to practice…
Alzheimer’s disease can be a frightening diagnosis, especially since the disease is not widely understood. Most of us have the shared understanding that Alzheimer’s is an end to normal life, but what isn’t talked about enough is how much an early diagnosis can make living with Alzheimer’s disease easier. Memory loss that interferes with one’s daily routine can signal Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes…