mental health
Mental health and psychology are essential in life extension and leading a healthy and happy life.
Yes, "burnout" is a real thing
Just today, I woke up with a headache and a stomach ache. I was tempted to call in to work, but had already used way too much sick time for the year--already in February. I knew I had no other option but to go to work. But I didn't want to. We are in the middle of the busiest quarter at work. January seemed almost never-ending. Now waiting for March to come and go feels like it's light years away.
By Jennifer Childers6 years ago in Longevity
3 Reasons We Should Appreciate Social Workers
Most people will already be aware of the great job that most social workers do around the world but for those that are unaware, people that work in social work jobs in UK, USA, Australia, or anywhere else, are professionals that are there to provide support to people that need it the most. For those in need, a social worker can literally be the only person in the world that is fighting on their behalf, providing support, and giving them the guidance that they need.
By Mary Rouleau6 years ago in Longevity
How to Cope With Stress/Anxiety in 2020
How Common is Stress Stress is a very common emotion, and with a turn of a century more people are feeing the weight and impact of stress here in United States. It's probable you know someone you know struggles with stress or anxiousness in your life. The good news is there are multiple ways to help you with your struggle. There is hope.
By Ned Astilla6 years ago in Longevity
Neuroscience
Summary 1: for Non-scientific Audience Dementia is a condition that describes a collection of signs and symptoms that are associated with a decrease in an individual’s mental capability. It is a process that is slow and gradual, and its signs and symptoms get worse as the disease progresses. It
By Maryam Tariq6 years ago in Longevity
Happiness Is Not In Chemistry: How Hormones Affect A Person’s Mood
The word "hormone" itself comes from the Greek root, meaning "to induce", not without reason is the notion that these substances act in the same way on the body as the gas pedal - on the car engine. Meanwhile, hormones can affect the functions of the body, or they can simply reflect them. If, in a good mood, the concentration of a substance in the blood increases, this does not mean that it creates positive emotions. And even if it really stimulates a certain function, this effect is usually more complicated than the simple dependence “more hormone - stronger psychological reaction”.
By Konstantin Kalushniy6 years ago in Longevity
Disconnect from Social Media to Reconnect with Gratitude
Recently I decided to cut back my social media use. I’d noticed a growing dissatisfaction beyond the normal day-to-day struggle of making ends meet as a freelancer that was robbing me of joy. A combination of constant ads trying to sell me pretty things I don't need and a seeming uptick in big-life-event announcements on my friends’ feeds had me focused on all that I don’t have in life rather than being grateful for all that I do have.
By Jess Filippi6 years ago in Longevity
Spirituality & Medication
Spirituality & medication is such a divisive topic nowadays, even though it needn’t be. It is a sad fact that there are people out there who so staunchly refuse to accept that the two can mix in such a way that you CAN be spiritual whilst being on some form of medication. Now in this article, the medication we will be talking about in general includes all aspects of health - from physical to mental and emotional.
By Rev. Joshua Sidgwick6 years ago in Longevity
Is stress making us fat?
To put it simply, persistent stress from anxiety makes it more likely for people to form unhealthy daily habits, which can then have a direct effect on your body’s hormonal balance. This, in turn, can completely slow your metabolism, thus - weight gain!
By Jackie Green6 years ago in Longevity
6 Anger Management Techniques to Calm You Down
Don’t you get angry when the teacher is so incompetent that you have to avail the “pay someone to do my essay” facility from online forums? First, you have to spend money to enroll yourself in an academic program. Then, you have to pay an additional amount to score well in exams because your class lectures do not help. This is extremely infuriating and can cause severe anger management problems.
By Sorana Cirstea6 years ago in Longevity
Surviving
I'll start with this: I am no psychology specialist and I am not saying that these tips will help EVERYONE. I want to share some things that I have been doing to keep my mental health up while going through a horrible job transition in hopes that someone will find them just as helpful and begin to feel like their best self again!
By Katie Luker6 years ago in Longevity
