A new study suggests that just one hour per week of exercise, regardless of intensity, can significantly reduce depression and anxiety. Study authors, who looked at data on close to 34,000 individuals living in Norway (an important point, since their climate and quality/quantity of sunlight may be close to ours in New York and theContinueContinue reading “Working out & depression risk”
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Boosting Autumn Energy and Mood, 3 Ways
The change of seasons in New England is more than just a temperature shift. The days grow shorter, and with that, our body clock adjusts. We may find our sleep to be more restless or fitful, our skin drier than usual, and our bowel movements may become irregular. Our energy may be increased, even leadingContinueContinue reading “Boosting Autumn Energy and Mood, 3 Ways”
Toxic Thoughts and Health
A thought is an electrochemical reaction in your brain. Feeling happy is related to specific types of chemicals, or neurotransmitters, called endorphins, released from the brain (or gut) in response to pleasure (or a satisfying, nutrient-rich meal). Alternatively, the chemical response to a negative stimulus (or toxic food) adds a stressful load to our bodies.ContinueContinue reading “Toxic Thoughts and Health”
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