Good health is not just about staying physically fit. Staying mentally and emotionally healthy is just as important as having a healthy body. Many things can get in the way of mental and emotional health. Everyday stressors, for example, can take a toll if left unaddressed for extended periods. Everyone has different ways...
Our emotional state has a significant effect on everyday life and can be a big impact on day-to-day tasks. Studies have shown that students who are suffering from emotional health issues tend to struggle academically as well. In fact, research and surveys suggest that mental health can directly affect grade. Hard work is not enough for...
Everyday life can be very stressful. Work, personal relationships, and even simple things can introduce stressors into our lives. Teens are subjected to stress as well – in some cases more than adults. They are constantly exposed to hormonal changes that can cause changes to their mood and emotions. These changes, coupled with...
New health trends and fads are continuously cropping up in today’s modern world. For the most part, these trends usually lead to health benefits to those that follow them. It can be a good thing, promoting a healthy lifestyle. However, as good as the effects are, this also leads to serious and negative issues...
Not all students view school in the same way. Some look forward to going, whereas others dread it. Whatever view students may have about school, however, many things remain consistent. One of these is stress. The fact that it leads to increased levels of stress in many students is known. Unlike other sources...
Depression is a mood disorder that has both psychological and physical effects. Many people dismiss it as “just a mood problem,” but depression is more than just that. Depression is a real illness, and as such, requires proper treatment to be overcome. The WHO estimates that around 300 million people are affected by depression...
People are addicted to their smartphones now more than ever. Most young adults are spending much of their days being glued to screens – from texting to social media and more. People are alienating themselves from one another because of this without even being aware of it. The inability to break free...
Most teens look forward to the summer break. Plans are excitedly made before school ends. However, many can get bored by the second week of summer break. Sadly, this boredom can make things take a turn for the worse. Too many teens spend the bulk of their summer break staying indoors playing computer games,...
Chances are unfortunately high that any of us, at some point in our lives, will have an experience related to bullying, be it directly or indirectly. It may vary in intensity and circumstance, but all forms of bullying potentially pose a major issue. Why? Because bullying can happen anywhere, from schools to playgrounds, in...
Having an active lifestyle is a great way to keep one’s body in top shape. Many studies have found the various benefits that exercise provides. These benefits range from reducing the risk of developing diseases to keeping the body systems in perfect working order. What some people may not know, however, is that exercise...
