Globally, health experts agree that incidences of stress and obesity are rising. In the US, recent studies show that up to 1 in 5 adults often or always feel lonely, anxious, or depressed. Similarly, obesity is growing rampant, with two-thirds of all adults in the US qualifying as such. As it happens, the fact that…
2024 is nearly half over. If you’re actively crushing your goals, congratulations, you’re in the top 9% of goal achievers on the planet! But if you’re like most people… chances are when you read that question, it’s probably the first time you’ve thought about your New Year’s goals in a long time. Remember how motivated…
Our brains are the command center of our lives and are essential for the quality of our physical, emotional, and mental performance. Chronic stress, poor diet, smoking, and excess alcohol take a severe negative toll on our brain’s functionality. These habits also contribute to high blood pressure, cognitive decline, and dementia. But you can always…
It has long been proven that the mind-body connection is real, with physical health influencing mental wellness and vice versa. So, besides making healthy lifestyle changes through diet and exercise, you can refer to a previous post about the science of happiness for strategies for boosting your mental health and overall quality of life. These…
With everything that’s happening in the world today and living lives of constant and never-ending activity, it seems our stress and anxiety levels reach new highs each day. Taking care of our mental well-being is crucial. Controlling our mood is a must, too. Otherwise, it will quickly control us, plunging us into overwhelm and depression. …
Life is messy and unpredictable sometimes. We don’t make the best decisions, or things spiral out of our control, or we suffer the unfortunate consequences of other people’s choices. How we react to certain triggers and situations and show up in life either fills our life with more or less hope, joy, or misery. To…
5 Ways To Stop The Negative Effects Of Social Media According to DemandSage.com, nearly 5 billion people use social media worldwide, which is more than half of the world’s population (61%). Experts predict that number will rise to 5.17 billion by 2024. It’s probably no surprise that Facebook leads the field with 3.05 billion users. The typical social media…
Negativity doesn’t just suck up precious mental space; it leaks into every area of your life, undermining your hopes, dreams, and plans. Pessimism and negativity are toxic to your mental health, physical health, and social health. Let’s have a look. Mental Health Besides making you feel miserable, negative thoughts compromise your long-term mental health. These…
Norman Vincent Peale said, “The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism.” How often do we seek praise over criticism? While no one likes being criticized, a critique can be a gift, depending on how you see it and what you do with it. …
Are you tired of letting all the negativity around you affect your positivity? Maurice Benard knows all about how to reframe the bad into the good, your favorite bad boy, multiple daytime Emmy and Soap Opera Digest Award winner known for his role as Sonny Corinthos on General Hospital. We’re also joined by Behavioral Health Physician in Chief, Dr. Gary Small, to discuss what it’s like living with bipolar disorder.
