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02/04/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Could magical mushrooms contain the cure for depression?

Mental health issues, and depression in particular, have risen to alarming proportions in recent years. The CDC reports that at any given time, 7.6 percent of people in the U.S. over the age of 12 are afflicted with this condition. As the CDC further notes, depression is associated with an increased risk of death from […]

12/22/2016 / By Isabelle Z.

Study: Secret to being happy includes good mental health and healthy relationship status

Many people devote their lives to pursuits they believe will help them feel happy, whether it’s financial security, career success or cultivating family relationships. Some of us think that if only we could just snag that promotion, ace that exam or buy the latest smartphone, we’d finally feel good. If you fall into this category, […]

09/02/2016 / By Tara Paras

Here are 4 reasons why bananas are the ultimate tropical superfruit

For a lot of athletes, bananas are a convenient and tasty source of energy and electrolytes. What most people don’t know, however is that this humble tropical fruit is actually an amazing superfood that carries an impressive array of health benefits. Simply put, bananas are not just a nice sweet treat, they also provide the […]

07/15/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

Keep depression at bay with an exercise regimen

(USA Features Media) For a person with depression and anxiety, exercise may seem like something that is hard to include in an already difficult life. Depression often results in a lack of energy and increased feelings of tiredness, so the thought of getting ready, out the door, and exercising might seem overwhelming. However, exercise has been […]

07/12/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

Fight your depression naturally – plant a garden

(MindBodyScience.news) It makes sense that cultivating a garden of any type can help one’s state of mind, even preventing or resolving issues of depression. Focusing on nourishing plant life takes one’s attention to nature and away from negative “stinkin’ thinkin'” that fosters depression. The energy field of natural settings also helps calm the mind. Ayurveda practitioners […]

04/26/2016 / By Greg White

Meta-study reveals St. John’s Wort is better than placebos and just as effective as SSRIs at treating depression with few side effects

A whopping 150 million are afflicted by depression globally. In addressing a problem of such massive proportions, doctors throw a mouthful of anti-depressants at anyone who claims to be experiencing the blues. These prescriptions are often excessive, unnecessary, have their own side effects and merely mitigate, rather than treat, the underlying problem. As a result, […]

12/30/2015 / By Vicki Batts

Brain food? Improve your health by adding fish to your diet

If you want to beat depression, studies say eating more fish might just do the trick. Fish, especially fatty ones like salmon, mackerel, trout and herring, are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids support a healthy mind and body. Omega-3 deficiency has long been suggested as a big contributor to the onset of depression. Studies show a higher consumption […]

12/11/2015 / By Vicki Batts

Probiotics may prevent depression and anxiety

In recent years, science has begun to recognize that bacteria do have their benefits for human health, and that there are actually lots of good bacteria. In fact, having a robust colony of bacteria in your gut is now considered to be a market of good health. Also called the intestinal microbiome, scientists are finding […]

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