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Schizophrenia, bipolar order, anxiety disorder, hearing voices - these psychiatric terms have become part of everyday news. Do you know what they mean? A mental illness is a mental condition that disrupts a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others, and daily functioning. Having a better understanding of these conditions can reduce fear, help you play a role in reducing stigma, and allow you to act and intervene more quickly to help a friend or loved one exhibiting sudden or…
Nearly 50 million Americans have cholesterol levels that are too high. High cholesterol in the blood is one of the main risk factors for heart disease and stroke -- the two leading causes of death. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your body needs. (Too much of it in your blood, however, can lead to buildup on the walls of your arteries and form blockages.) The National Cholesterol Education Program (National Institutes of Health) recommends that adults aged 20 years or older have…
Read more...All of us are affected by our sleep-wake cycle and an internal circadian biological clock. When you are most creative -- morning or evening? Not sure? The Ostberg Morningness - Eveningness questionnaire may help you find out. Although not consistently validated by research, it may yield insights to help you decide when to do creative work, achieve better sleep, exercise, and establish work habits that fit your biological situation.
More sunlight in your daily routine may improve your mood, cause you to be more engaging at work, produce clearer thinking, and make you more positive and productive. Cornell University researchers found that acute-care nurses exposed to more sunlight at work were happier, laughed more, had lower blood pressure, and were more effective in caring for patients than those who were not exposed to as much sunlight. For people with high stress jobs, communication and laughter are important coping…
Read more...We all love pleasant surprises. Research shows they play a strong role in our assessment of what makes life happy and meaningful. It turns out that pleasant surprises give life that extra "zing," which makes it satisfying. The catch -- it's not so easy to surprise yourself, but it's easy to surprise others. Remembering this life dynamic can lead to improved relationships. Its that simple. Recall the 1980s "random acts of kindness" craze and the more recent "pay it forward" fad -- sometimes…
Read more...The death of comic-actor Robin Williams was a call for education about suicide. Approximately 100 people commit suicide per day in the United States. Dispelling myths is job No. 1 . Myth 1: If you ask someone if they are having suicidal thoughts, you might prompt them to commit suicide. Fact: Asking about suicidal thoughts is the first step toward help. Myth 2: Life is precious, so being suicidal means your psychotic or out of touch with reality. Fact: Suicidal persons are in a state of "being…
Read more...A depressed friend who talks about "ending it all" isn't being secretive about the desire to commit suicide. However, would you recognize more subtle signs of suicidal risk in a friend who isn't as open about thoughts and feelings or who feels it's a sign of weakness to ask for help? Untreated depression is the most common cause of suicide, so the more you know about it, the easier it is to spot. You don't have to be a mental health professional to notice signs of depression. Recognizing the…
Read more...Without physical exercise, physical health suffers. Symptoms might be weight gain, heart disease, or a host of other maladies such as diabetes. Don't let your mental health get flabby either. The symptoms include negativity, fear, and overreaction to unpleasant daily stressors or undesirable events. Mental health fitness isn't a willpower thing. It's the result of engaging purposefully in positive thinking exercises for improved mental health. What cognitive exercise or uplifting activity for a…
Read more...Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to monitor one's own and others' feelings and emotions and to use this understanding to have more satisfying and productive relationships. Anyone can have a better "EI" by practicing a few skills. Here are some: (1) Try encouraging others to speak first and give them your full attention; (2) Eliminate the idea of good and bad personality that represents positivity and is well-meaning; (3) If there's friction between you and a coworker, look at where…
Read more...A new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham examined the relationship between exercise and stroke in a large biracial group of men and women in the United States. A total of 27,000 stroke-free blacks and whites ages 45 and older participated in the study. The results showed that physical inactivity was reported by 33 percent of participants and was associated with a 20 percent increased risk of stroke. Those who reported they exercised at least four times a week were less likely to…
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