Mental Health

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Family of Bruce Willis Announced Actor has been diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia

Bruce Willis, the beloved Hollywood actor, has recently been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. This announcement comes less than a year after Willis retired from acting due to developing aphasia, a brain disorder affecting your speaking ability. Sadly, his family released a statement explaining that his condition has progressed into this new diagnosis. Bruce Willis Diagnosed […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Panic attacks and anxiety are linked to certain vitamin and mineral deficiencies

Panic and anxiety are normal emotions that we all experience occasionally. When anxiety becomes chronic, and panic turns into full-blown panic attacks, this becomes a major health problem. It’s well-known that vitamin and mineral deficiencies can lead to various health problems, but did you know that they can also be linked to anxiety and panic […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Lion’s Mane: The Mushroom You Should be Taking To Support Nerve Regeneration and Cognitive Performance

Lion’s Mane mushrooms are not exactly what you picture when you think about mushrooms. It’s big, white, and very shaggy-looking, hence the name. It has sometimes been called the hedgehog mushroom if you still have trouble imagining it. Its appearance isn’t the only thing unique about it, however. Lion’s Mane mushrooms are having a moment […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Something startling is going on with antidepressant use around the world

Antidepressants are prescription medicines for depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other mental health conditions. There are different kinds of antidepressants, although the most common are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Generally, antidepressants can effectively treat mental health conditions by affecting neurotransmitters involved with serotonin and norepinephrine to better regulate mood and behavior. Of course, each […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

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Exposure to ‘Blue Spaces’ Has Life-Long Benefits for Children

We have long been taught about the benefits of nature. Children who play outside have better immune systems, are more imaginative or creative and may have more muscle mass than children who play inside all day. Similarly, scientists have found another benefit from exposure to nature, improved mental health. Recently a study has been published […]

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer

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Harvard nutritionist shares No. 1 vitamin for brain health

Nutrition affects our mental health as much as it affects our physical health. This is no surprise; we’ve all experienced feeling energized after a healthy meal and groggy after an unhealthy one. However, food’s impact on brain health goes beyond energy levels. It can also affect mood, emotions, cognition, and even psychiatric disorders like depression. […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

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Coconut Lime Bread (Gluten & Dairy Free)

Many of us are spending much more time at home, and it’s practically pointless to say why (hint, we all know why). In the spirit of positivity, being at home means time for the activities we’ve always wanted to do. It can also mean spending more time with the kids. Alternatively, it means Netflix and […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 3 min read

Supermarket Introduces Unique Initiatives To Help Fight Loneliness

Loneliness is a global problem that affects the physical, emotional, and mental health of people. According to a study conducted by researchers at Brigham Young University in Utah, USA, loneliness can increase the risk of death by up to 32% [1]. Loneliness may even rival obesity and smoking, according to a survey conducted by health […]

Penelope Wilson

Penelope Wilson

The Hearty Soul Team