It’s something we can’t say enough about-sleep is very important for the body’s overall function. Without sleep, how will we function in our day-to-day lives? How will our brains function when we’re at work or school? Yes, getting enough sleep is very important for our own well-being. But if we haven’t been getting enough sleep… Continue Reading
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Category Archives: Mental Health
Traveling-A refreshment for your health
I just came back from a beautiful week long vacation in New York. Not only was it fun and exciting, it was relaxing as well. Sometimes it’s good for all of us to get away sometime. Vacations and nice trips refresh and recharge the mind. When I started this blog, one of my earlier posts… Continue Reading
Women and ADHD-Why do they suffer more?
I’ve read another interesting article about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This article discussed the different ways men and women deal with the condition. One of the things brought out in the ADDitude magazine article is that women have a greater tendency to doubt or harm themselves than men would. While more men are diagnosed… Continue Reading
Sundowning- Another neurological condition to know about
I was watching the movie, “The Notebook” with my aunt last weekend. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the movie, it’s tells about an elderly man sharing a beautiful story with his wife, who is battling the Alzheimer’s disease, of how they met and fell in love. In one scene, it brought up… Continue Reading
A Lesser-Known Dementia affecting many lives
Yesterday, I’ve read the most eye-opening article about another form of dementia that is claiming thousands of people in the U.S. This disease is called frontotemporal dementia. An estimated 50,000-60,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with this lesser-known dementia. What is it? It is a neurological disorder centered in the frontal lobe of the… Continue Reading
The Importance of Courage in facing challenges
Life is filled with an abundant amount of everyday problems and challenges. Each day comes with a whole new set of issues, whether they are health-related, financial-related or anything in between. What is going to help us deal with these daily challenges? While having a good support system in family and friends is vital, here’s… Continue Reading
Pause and Reflect- What gratitude can do for your well-being
I was looking at a very interesting public discourse on my tablet today. This discourse talked about the importance of expressing gratitude in our everyday lives. Today’s world is bombarded with so many problems, anxieties and worries. But if more people “paused and reflected” on the precious things of life, we will have more gracious… Continue Reading
Caregivers-Why it’s important to take care of you
While it could have its rewards, being a caregiver is far from an easy job. In fact, it is one of the most stressful occupations today. I’ve come to see that with my mother, who assists in taking care of her ailing sister. In order to physically take care of someone else, you must make… Continue Reading
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