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What is SAD and how common is it?Many of us might feel happiest in the summer and a little fed up and lacking in motivation during winter. This is understandable as the weather is cold, there are fewer hours of sunlight, and the run up to Christmas can be stressful. However, for some of us the winter months can lead to a significant period of depression. This is relatively common with around one in 15 people feeling depressed between September and April, so-called ‘Seasonal Affective disorder’ (SAD).What are the symptoms of SAD? SAD is a cyclical mood difficulty where depressive…
Spend enough time in the wellness sphere, and you’re sure to come across someone raving about the life-changing benefits of a “dopamine fast” or “dopamine detox.” The basic premise is that you cut out some or all quick hits of stimulation and pleasure—Instagram, junk food, YouTube, online shopping, phone games, Netflix—for a set period of time (a day, a week, a month) in order to “reset” your dopamine levels, cure your tech addiction, and enjoy the little things in life again.It’s an appealing idea that makes some intuitive sense. After all, we know how crappy we feel after spending six…
Adolescence isn’t always easy, and teens face many concerns and struggles that can affect their mental well-being. While therapy for teens can be helpful, not every teen is willing to try it. So, what do you do if your child needs help but refuses to go to therapy? Some teens are happy to go to therapy. They enjoy talking to an objective adult who can assist with some of their problems. However, not all teens are on board with therapy, and convincing a reluctant teen to go to counseling can feel like an uphill battle. The experience may leave parents…
We may earn a commission from links on this page. It’s a busy month for Google. The company released its latest phone, the Pixel 10a; rolled out live location sharing in Google Messages, launched Nano Banana 2, and issued a security update that patches 129 Android vulnerabilities. Now, the company is launching its latest Pixel Drop, this time for the month of March, sporting a number of features and changes for Pixel phones and watches. Here’s what’s new. Google now lets you customize your Calling Card on AndroidBoth iOS and Android now have full screen contact pages that appear when…
All 12 zodiac signs have their own unique personalities and traits, and that includes their relationship with power and control. While some signs are happy to give up the reigns and let someone else lead, for example, other signs place high importance on achieving a level of power and authority.
What is acid reflux (heartburn)?Acid reflux, often referred to as heartburn, is one of the most common digestive complaints, affecting approximately one in five UK adults. For many of these people, occasional heartburn or regurgitation is an unpleasant experience, but doesn’t progress to anything more serious. Its typically described as a pain or burning sensation in the chest which comes on after eating. A typical trigger scenario might be bending to load the dishwasher after eating a rich, heavy or spicy meal.For those with frequent or severe heartburn, it may be the presentation of a potentially more problematic condition known…
Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat: You do not need a juice cleanse to detoxify your body. As a registered dietitian, one of the most common myths I bust is the idea that our bodies are accumulating sludge that only a $10 green juice or a very expensive (and IMO, not very pleasant-tasting) supplement powder can wash away.The truth is far more empowering: True detoxification is a biological process, not a product you buy in a bottle. It happens every time you use the restroom, every time you sweat, and every time you exhale.You come pre-installed with…
Key Takeaways Emotional avoidance might help for a short time, but it can make PTSD symptoms worse in the long run. Therapy can help you understand and process your emotions instead of avoiding them.Try temporary distraction, like reading or talking to a friend, if your emotions are too strong. Emotional avoidance is a common reaction to trauma. In fact, emotional avoidance is part of the avoidance cluster of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, serving as a way for people with PTSD to escape painful or difficult emotions. Avoidance refers to any action designed to prevent the occurrence of an uncomfortable…
On Wednesday, Apple unveiled its long-rumored “low-cost” laptop, the MacBook Neo. To get to its attractive price point, the machine cuts some corners—it runs an iPhone chip, rather than a Mac chip; it only has 8GB of RAM; the keyboard lacks a backlight; the base model doesn’t come with Touch ID. But none of that really matters when Apple is offering you a brand-new MacBook for just $599—or $499 if you buy through the Education Store. (Given the company doesn’t actually require proof that you’re a student or teacher to shop the Education Store, the Neo, is, effectively, a $500…
Namely, the researchers found, participants who underwent gratitude interventions experienced greater feelings of gratitude, better mental health, and fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression. Moreover, the study authors add, they experienced other benefits like a more positive mood and positive emotions.