by Ryan Nielsen | Jul 28, 2021 | Mental Health
Have you ever felt stressed? You may understand what that phrase means, but in a technical, scientific way, do you really know what stress is? How does stress affect your health? Stress can affect your health in a positive way, or a negative way. While acute stress is...
by Ryan Nielsen | Apr 30, 2021 | Mental Health
So, you aren’t sleeping. You could be anxious about a new job. Or you could have a brand new baby. Whatever the case, you’re probably wondering at this point how your sleep is affecting your mental health. Sit down — it’s a lot. But that...
by Ryan Nielsen | Mar 31, 2021 | Mental Health
The focus on mental health continues to grow. Whether you see it on TV or in a social media post, the message is clear – mental health is extremely important. The term “mental health” refers to our emotional, psychological and social well-being. It affects how...
by Ryan Nielsen | Dec 30, 2020 | Mental Health
Global society is becoming more aware of mental health issues by the day. We talk about it more. We feel a little less stigma towards the topic, but despite that progress, many people still struggle. In recent years, it has become apparent that technology is playing a...
by Ryan Nielsen | Sep 20, 2020 | Mental Health
Health and wellness are often used as interchangeable phrases, but the distinction between them is actually quite important. While they both relate to physical and mental health, “health” and “wellness” have separate connotations and work...
by Ryan Nielsen | Aug 25, 2020 | Mental Health
Exercise is good for us. Health-giving exercise makes the heart pump faster and the lungs expand and contract, pushing more oxygen throughout the body, strengthening our bones, muscles, and support systems. Medical experts, doctors, nurses, licensed dietitians,...