Mental Health

 · 6 min read

6 Phrases Happy People Never Say to Themselves

Conversations about perspective and mindset run rampant in the health and wellness field, and for good reason. You may be an optimist, a pessimist, or a “realist”. You may see the glass half-full, half-empty, or even entirely empty no matter how much water is in the glass. But however you view the glass, you can’t deny […]

Jade Small

Jade Small

Freelance Writer

 · 7 min read

8 Warning Signs You’re Mentally and Emotionally Exhausted

Our busy lives have a tendency to sneak up on us – with work responsibilities, family obligations, taking kids to soccer practice and many other daily tasks,  we often don’t have time to stop and breathe. At some point, we look at our lives and create an intention to make changes in our lives. It may […]

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Freelance Writer

 · 6 min read

11 Diseases That May Start With Your Gut Bacteria

Gut bacteria, also known as the microbiome, refers to the trillions of microscopic organisms that reside in our digestive tract. These organisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes, play a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. If these bacteria are out of balance, it can cause illness and disease. These are the […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 6 min read

What Exactly Is the Link Between Your Appendix and Parkinson’s?

Last year, a study of 1.7 million people found that if you get your appendix removed, you’re 25 percent less likely to get Parkinson’s disease [1]. Now, a study involving over 62 million health records is showing the opposite. How can this be? Previous research has had a lot to say about the link between […]

Jenn Ryan

Jenn Ryan

Freelance Health & Wellness Writer

 · 4 min read

One Early Sign of Alzheimer’s That May Show Up Before Others (Not Memory Loss)

When it comes to Alzheimer’s, most people probably assume that one of the first symptoms of this brain disease is memory loss. Although Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are typically characterized by a gradual (and sometimes rapid) decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills, researchers from Washington University in St. Louis may have found […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 3 min read

Using Social Media is Causing Anxiety, Stress and Depression

The idea that social media can be dangerous is not new. I think on some level we all know that it can cause us stress and anxiety. We fret about how we look in pictures and how our comments sound. We worry that other people are having more fun and doing more things. We wish […]

Maria Sykes

Maria Sykes

The Hearty Soul Team

 · 5 min read

Intrusive Thoughts: The Debilitating Anxiety Symptom No One Ever Talks About

Over the last few years, anxiety disorders have risen to the top of America’s most common mental illnesses. Every single year, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), they affect 40,000,000 people aged 18 and older. [1] That’s almost 1 in every 5 people! The silver lining in all of this is […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer

 · 3 min read

Mom Survey Finds Having Exactly 3 Kids Is the Most Stressful for Parents

Kids are cute, but kids are stressful! Whether you’re a parent, educator, caregiver or even camp counselor, you are no stranger to the stresses of taking care of children. Even though this stress is shared by people around the world, for some weird reason, they still find themselves comparing who is more stressed or who […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

 · 5 min read

5 Painfully True Reasons Why an Empath’s Dark Side Is Extremely Heavy To Carry

Empaths do not have an on/off switch on their abilities. They can’t just decide to not feel or immerse themselves in other people’s emotions. Empathy is the ability to relate to the feelings and emotions of others beyond your perspective, or outside your own reference. [1] It’s more complicated than merely “understanding” other people’s joys […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer

 · 6 min read

8 Signs Of Depression, Why Depression Happens, And What To Do

Everyone goes through highs and lows at various times in life. There are often bumps in the road along the way which throw us off and cause emotional upset. How do we know if we are experiencing temporary sadness, or if it’s a deeper issue like depression? In this article, we’ll talk about some of […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer