Mental Health

The World Health Organizing defines dementia as “a syndrome—usually of a chronic or progressive nature—in which there is a deterioration in cognitive function (i.e. the ability toprocess thought) beyond what might be expected of normal aging. It affects memory, thinking,orientation, comprehension, calculation, learning capacity, language, and judgment.” (1) It isn’t strange that most of us...

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Health & Wellness Journalist

Feeling the effects of sleep deprivation at work? No amount of double shot espressos can accomplish what a couple of quality sleep cycles can! Whereas many European countries commonly shut down businesses for an afternoon siesta, North American workplaces generally frown upon getting some shut-eye at work. But there’s something to be said for incorporating...

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

A narcissist can be described as someone with a grandiose inflated sense of self-worth.  A narcissist has no equals, people merely exist to serve their purpose of reaching the top.  Chances are, you’ve encountered a narcissist somewhere along the way, if not, you may be a narcissist.  (Joking aside, this may be the case, as...

Jade Small

Jade Small

Lifestyle Journalist

It’s pretty common to feel isolated in adulthood– long-distance friendships are basically the norm and everyone’s so busy, it’s hard to connect. But children can be lonely too, even if they’re not actually alone. Here are some of the subtle signs of a lonely kid: Read: Top 10 Subtle Signs of Anxiety Everyone Should Be...

Jade Small

Jade Small

Lifestyle Journalist