Protein does a lot for your body. Often referred to as the building blocks of life, this macronutrient is involved in the healthy growth and maintenance of your muscles, bones, hair, skin, and nails. It is also involved in tissue repair.…
Antipsychotic drugs are typically used to relieve symptoms of psychosis, like hallucinations or delusions, per Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). But they have a wide variety of uses, like treating psychosis present in schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease, reducing anxiety in…
A diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is typically established during childhood when difficulties in the classroom are observed and other criteria for the disorder are met, according to the American Psychiatric Association (APA). ADHD symptoms can persist into adulthood, and…
For those who experience anxiety, coping with the emotion can come in many forms. Some people may seek support from a friend or loved one, while others may turn to deep breathing exercises or journaling. Expressing how one feels in…
Edith Eger has experienced some of the most horrific trauma imaginable. She was a teenager in Hungary during World War II, and her entire family was sent to the infamous Nazi death camp, Auschwitz. Eger survived nearly a year of…
When times are tough, it’s easy to feel alone — especially now, navigating through the challenges of a pandemic when social distancing is the new norm. Oftentimes, it can feel like the people around you don’t quite understand exactly what…
When you hear the word psychedelics, you might imagine people having hallucinations or intense, out-of-control trips. But microdosing, which has become an area of interest in the scientific community, isn’t that. And a new study published in Scientific Reports supports previous…
Affecting an estimated 280 million people around the globe, depression is an incredibly common condition that can range from mild to severe (via World Health Organization). According to Healthline, symptoms of depression vary from person to person and may include…
Go into any bookstore and you will find stacks upon stacks of self-help books sharing nuggets of wisdom regarding what contributes to a long and healthy life. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics…
When you’re depressed, it can be hard to maintain a healthy and well-balanced diet. For some people with depression, this means not getting enough nutrients to sustain one’s body throughout the day. That’s because some of the main symptoms of…