Alcoholism is one of the most common and one of the most brutal forms of addiction. Addiction comes in many different shapes and forms, all of them dangerous and even lethal in their own ways. Addiction never really starts out as an intentional habit. It is always born from a coping mechanism that, over time,… Read more »
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Buying Prescription Glasses Online: Things to Consider
It is no secret that we live in a modern world where the online landscape and ecommerce are becoming more and more central components of how the modern world flourishes and thrives. Modern marvels like digitalisation and technological advancement are more prominent than ever, and practically every aspect of life as we know it, every industry, has… Read more »
Meditation Practice Offers Cancer Patients Relief
Meditation is a health practice that has been used for thousands of years by cultures all across the globe. It is used for enlightenment and mind-body connection and to balance the psyche. Many modern illnesses stem from constant stress to the body and mind. We are surrounded by noise, noise, noise. We are constantly doing,… Read more »
Evaluating the Death Penalty
Since time immemorial, societies have used the death penalty as a way of punishing heinous crimes. Even though many countries still practice capital punishment, there are others that have abolished it. Since death evokes a lot of emotions and moral issues, executing offenders, remain one of the most controversial topics in the world today. Should… Read more »
Despite the World’s Obsession Over Diets Obesity Rises
Our world is getting fatter. The typical diet that is eaten in the developed world was appropriate for a time when work involved a much greater degree of physical activity than is currently the case. For many of us the most physical thing we do each day is commute between our home and workplace. This… Read more »
Restorative Yoga Overcomes Pressures Created by a 24/7 Digital Lifestyle
There’s no escaping the digital world we live in. Much of daily life requires using the internet, and since mobile devices provide an uninterrupted connection, people use their smartphones and tablets constantly. This perpetual immersion in a digital life not only takes people away from real life interactions, but it’s physically exhausting. Digital addiction can… Read more »
Loneliness Linked to Mental Health Issues
Social connection – or, in the case of mental health, isolation – has been proven to have key fundamental effects on the human body and mind. In fact, loneliness has been found to be a contributor towards mental health issues. Logically, it makes sense. If we are wired to thrive on human connection, then the… Read more »
Screens and the Heavy Impact They Have Our Eyes
Digital screens are all around us, providing us with entertainment, communication, work, and more. As a college student, you’ll be relying on laptops, smartphones, and tablets to research and study, and in almost any profession you choose, you’ll be staring at a digital screen most of the day so you can be more productive. There’s… Read more »
Social Media Gives Rise to Early Mental Health Problems for Young Users
New studies are starting to show how much social media can damage your mental health. Strong correlations have been found between high levels of social media use and depression, anxiety, loneliness, isolation, low self esteem and suicide. Now, no one expected that social media would be a Positive Existential Reinforcement as practiced by the Naya… Read more »
Diet Linked to Brain and Mental Health
Health is one of those things that seems to be constantly shifting and realigning. At any given time in our lives, we could be completely healthy, or we could be dealing with any number of health risks, symptoms, concerns, and treatments. Anything from common headaches and flu symptoms, to period pain and Pruritus Ani treatment,… Read more »