mental health

Mental health and psychology are essential in life extension and leading a healthy and happy life.

Dear Stress
(Somewhere, 2014) There’s an ongoing ache down the left side of my neck, and I think to myself, Is this psychosomatic pain? Refer to YouTube and WebMD, an article or two on Livestrong about fibromyalgia. I should probably stop searching for all the things wrong with me I likely would live unaware of if I just took a nap, enjoyed several episodes of No Reservations, and shrugged off this generationally iconic dependence on Wi-Fi. I don’t have fibromyalgia, weird news is full of shit about “early onset amnesia” (really a rare variant of Alzheimer’s that occurs in young adulthood. A young bride in Australia supposedly had this condition), and my supervisor in college was right to tell me that I was full of shit when I’d muse and pace over fatal meningitis. Well, I wouldn’t have to come to work tomorrow!
By Kristine Brown9 years ago in Longevity
Don't be Mental
What's the big deal with dreams and why is it so important we figure it out? Well, because when we dream, our brain is doing something. So, what if what it's doing is helping or hurting us? The science behind dreaming—especially the physiology and how it relates to health—is a subject we just don't know a whole lot about.
By RJ Plant9 years ago in Longevity
Life: for Those Who are Swimming
I already know that this post will trigger some readers if not most, but it is a subject I've been pondering on for quite a while now.
By Tezhara Reynolds9 years ago in Longevity
Methods to Improve Your Mental Wellbeing in 10 Minutes
Most of us have had moments in our lives where we really weren't doing well. In some cases, this may have even caused us to get sick or say something that we really didn't want to say. Stress and turmoil happen, even to the most mellow people you'll ever meet.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart9 years ago in Longevity
Things Emotionally Strong People Do
Ever meet someone who seems to be able to overcome any kind of drama with ease? It's hard to imagine how some people are able to cope with the curveballs they get thrown in life, but usually, it all comes down to emotional strength.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy9 years ago in Longevity
How Spring Cleaning Can Help Your Mental Health
Spring cleaning is so much more than just sweeping out your house. Spring is the season to try new things and declare new trends for the new year. However, more important that that, spring cleaning can help improve your mental health and regulate your life.
By Patrick Cooper9 years ago in Longevity
Learning To Smile Again
Before anyone asks, yes, I personally suffer from depression. While many think it's a choice (much like sexual orientation for some reason) I believe it's genetic, as I come from a family of artists and, let's face it, the most creative people seem to have the biggest mental issues.
By Shalaria LeNoir9 years ago in Longevity
Start Your Meditation with Contemplation
When I first started meditating it was so difficult. My mind was everywhere and with each thought a strong emotion followed. I felt like I was on an emotional roller coaster and thought, “why in the hell is this going to help me?” I felt so tired after each sitting session.
By BambooMoves Forest Hills9 years ago in Longevity
Beat Up Diabetes Before It Beats You Up
It was one of those standard New Year’s resolutions that always pops up in your mind, but you never really get to it - get a full medical check-up and keep it a regular thing. After all, it was practically ten years since I got one, and I did it anyway because my then-new employer requested I get one. So, for that 17th ‘anniversary’ I finally decided to do one. And all I wanted was just a regular checkup.
By Ljubinko Zivkovic9 years ago in Longevity
Not Guilty
Saying no, and sticking with it These days we are massively overwhelmed and at times overworked with requests both from work/study and our personal life. Whether this is being asked to squeeze another task in when you already have a deadline to wrestle with or being asked to a birthday party and a fundraiser on the same day when all you planned to do was drink caffeine and lose 12 hours to Netflix.
By Vikki Sinclair9 years ago in Longevity
Is It Possible to Replace Sleep With Five Daily Naps?
In a twenty-four hour day, a normal human can spend eight to ten hours sleeping – almost half the day, devoted to recovering from the first fourteen to sixteen hours. While many people long for the comfort of their beds to escape the burdens of life, many more find it frustrating how much of their time is wasted. That much time could be spent doing so much more. Imagine how much more they could do should they spend it sleeping. How much more...
By Anthony Gramuglia9 years ago in Longevity
Walks in the Park
With the constant temptations of technology, the Internet, endless entertainment options, and other distractions, it is all too easy nowadays to get caught up in work, school, and other commitments without ever taking time for yourself. It’s been scientifically and medically proven that your body and your mind need some time away from your daily stressors. It doesn’t have to be a long amount of time for solitude away from your home, or your workplace but just enough minutes or hours where you can re-charge your energy and re-capture your focus. When it comes to seeking out solitude and alone time, our options these days are becoming increasingly limited.
By Ben W9 years ago in Longevity