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how depression affects us — How Does Depression Affect Us? How depression affects us can vary. Everyone has felt depressed at least once in life. For some, it was a fleeting moment they let pass by without much of a second thought. For others, getting out of bed every morning is a constant battle. Depression […]

How Does Depression Affect Us?

August 9, 2022 in Health tagged affects / combat / depression / mental / physical by Connor

light therapy — The fall and winter seasons are favored by many, however, for some, the upcoming months are the worst times of the year. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a form of depression that is triggered by the change in seasons. Those with SAD are hit the hardest during fall and […]

Seasonal Affective Disorder and Light Therapy

October 5, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged artificial light / depression / Fall / light box / light therapy / SAD / Seasonal Affective Disorder / Winter by Kayla Gonzalez

Exercise provides benefits for depression and mental health. — Fighting Melancholy with Movement Can exercise impact your mental health? Research has revealed that exercise could play an instrumental role in bettering our mental health. With depression being the leading cause of disability worldwide, experts are recommending the use of exercise to help mitigate the issue. But why? Interestingly, when […]

Benefits of Exercise on Mental Health

July 28, 2021 in Health / life tagged depression / exercise / healthy mind / mental health / therapy by Cali Naughton

Depression — Depression is a common condition for people of all ages and can become a hindrance to everyday life when left untreated. Finding help is essential if you are experiencing symptoms. Medicare Part B provides a once-a-year depression screening free of cost. They may also provide partial coverage for many of […]

Medicare Screening for Depression

May 25, 2021 in Health / Medicare tagged depression / mental health / understanding medicare by Cali Naughton

Daylight savings time ends on Sunday at 1:59 a.m., which brings up the case for Daylight Savings Time being a permanent fixture in the United States. The clocks fall back one hour to standard time, giving us an extra hour of sleep. However, it will get darker an hour earlier. […]

The Case for Daylight Savings Time

November 2, 2020 in Health tagged depression / health risks / mental health / nature / season health conditions by Jeffrey Cooperstein

We often hear the phrase “laughter is the best medicine,” and science has proven this to be true! Having a good laugh reminiscing about childhood, or watching a movie or comedian could allow you to reap the many benefits of laughter. 1. Laughter Conveys a Message of Good Will. BMC […]

Benefits of Laughter

May 15, 2020 in Health tagged anxiety / depression / exercise / mental health by Emily Schellin

With orders pertaining to social distancing still in place due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many people have begun to fear the consequences. Social distancing might have severe health effects the longer it is drawn out, according to mental health experts. Although social distancing is needed for the time being, showing […]

Social Distancing Might Have Severe Health Effects

April 5, 2020 in Health tagged anxiety / covid-19 / depression / Disease Prevention / mental health by Jadon Sennet

ESA vs. therapy dogs Many of us benefit from having a pet waiting for us after a long day at work. Still, others rely on the love and affection a 4-legged companion has to offer. But lately, animals, namely dogs, have become a kind of prescription to improve mental health. […]

ESA vs. Therapy Dogs

March 19, 2020 in Health tagged anxiety / depression / mental health by Emily Schellin

Menopause and Mental Health — Menopause and Mental Health The years leading up to menopause, or perimenopause, affect not only a woman’s body but her mental health as well. Most women reach menopause between the ages of 45 and 55 and, according to Harvard Medical School, the incidence of depression doubles during menopause. This is […]

Menopause and Mental Health

March 12, 2020 in Health tagged anxiety / depression / menopause / mental health by Jenny McCann

Is Dog Ownership Good For Your Mental Health? Yes! There are numerous studies done all across America that support dog ownership. There is even such a thing as an Emotional Support Animal. For example, the ADAA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America) states ” In a survey of pet owners, 74% […]

Is Dog Ownership good for your Mental Health?

October 22, 2019 in Health tagged anxiety / depression / mental health / stress by Micah Boulter