Airbrushed Model Photos Can Damage Your Body Image They are in fashion magazines, on TV, in videos and nearly everywhere online. Models with seemingly perfect bodies — rail thin, tan, not a blemish in sight, no wrinkles and gorgeous looking. Body image is a big problem in America, especially with obesity running rampant across the country. Teens are especially vulnerable to …
The Unhappy Side of Anti-Depressants
The Unhappy Side of Anti-Depressants More and more people are taking anti-depressant medication every day. While a doctor may give you a prescription for anti-depressants, he may not explain the negative side effects that you can suffer from as a result of taking them. The negative side effects can affect your day-to-day living almost as much as being depressed. Anti-Depressant …
Yoga Can Ease Depression for Pregnant Women
Yoga Can Ease Depression for Pregnant Women Yoga is often touted for its ability to relieve stress, lower heart rate, and bring about a general sense of well-being. At least two studies now show that there is an additional, significant, benefit for pregnant women — that of easing depression. Pregnant women who fall prey to the beast that is depression …
Chronic Illness and Depression
Chronic Illness and Depression For many people, chronic illness is a way of life. A chronic illness is not necessarily fatal, but it is a condition that likely will last a lifetime. Some examples of chronic illness include diabetes, arthritis and heart disease. They require daily management via diet and exercise, certain specific procedures and usually medication. Without following a …
Why Don’t Depression or Anxiety Medications Work for Everyone?
Why Don’t Depression or Anxiety Medications Work for Everyone? Our society has become reliant on medication over healthy living to feel better — both physically and emotionally. Taking a pill is so much easier than eating right and exercising, so why not? The reason is because healthy living has repeatedly been proven effective for so many health issues — including …
Cosmetic Surgery — Why Do Some People Keep Going Back for More?
Cosmetic Surgery — Why Do Some People Keep Going Back for More? Almost everyone knows someone who has gotten a “nose job.” This is a common type of cosmetic surgery. Having an aberration on your nose is a constant source of unhappiness because it is right in the middle of your face, where you and everyone you look at, sees …
Too Thin? Do You Know Why?
Too Thin? Do You Know Why? Everyone tells you that you are too thin, that you should eat a hamburger once in a while. That rarely fixes the situation, but many people don’t understand the true reason that you are too thin. Why So Skinny? There are many reasons why you may be too skinny. You could be naturally skinny, …
Obesity in America is an Epidemic, but Why?
Obesity in America is an Epidemic, but Why? Obesity is the condition of weighing much more than what is considered to be a healthy weight, based on the standard Body Mass Index (BMI) scale. It can be the precursor to many serious health conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease or even stroke. Why …
Making Healthy Choices Keeps You Mentally Healthy
Making Healthy Choices Keeps You Mentally Healthy Did you know that being physically healthy can keep you emotionally healthy as well? Eating well and exercising regularly are as important to being a mentally healthy person and having a positive self-esteem as are avoiding negative people and behaviors. Eating a typical diet you would find in the U.S. — one filled …
Depression and Obesity
Depression and Obesity Obesity is measured by a person’s body mass index (BMI). This is calculated as weight divided by height, squared. Adults with a BMI of 30 or more are considered to be obese. Do these people become obese because they are depressed, or do they get depressed because they are obese? Chances are, the answer to that question …
