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What is Ayurveda?

Nov 29, 2023 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Sleep

Q: What is Ayurveda? A: Ayurveda or Ayurvedic medicine is one of the world’s oldest medical systems, dating back to its origin in India 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda utilizes natural and holistic practices to support physical, mental, and emotional health. The term “Ayurveda” is derived from Sanskrit and means “science … Read More

Can Seasonal Affective Disorder be Managed with Food?

Nov 29, 2023 · Carrie Dennett · Sleep

Winter’s relative lack of daylight and sunshine, especially in cloudy or more northerly climates, may make you feel less energetic and more blah than you do in the brighter months. For about five percent of the U.S population, however, the “winter blues” have a more serious effect on mood and … Read More

Social Isolation Linked to Lower Brain Volume

Sep 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Sleep

Older individuals who have little social contact with others may be more likely than their peers who have more frequent social interactions to experience a loss of overall brain volume, according to a study published recently in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The parts of … Read More

“But I Don’t Feel Stressed…” Subconscious Stress Can Affect Memory, Mood and More

Sep 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Sleep

You may have had the experience of a concerned friend or loved one saying, “Are you okay? You seem stressed out,” or words to that effect. Your first response might have been, “No, everything is fine.” But was everything fine? Is it possible to be stressed without feeling stressed? The … Read More

Study Suggests That Mental Health Disorders Affect One Out of Two People by Age 75

Sep 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Sleep

About 50 percent of the population will develop a mental health disorder by the age of 75, according to a large international study that also found the most common disorders differ between women and men. The study, led by researchers at Harvard Medical School and Australia’s University of Queensland, covered … Read More

Newbriefs: Denture hygiene; hypertension; RSV vaccine; decreased sense of smell and depression

Sep 25, 2023 · Kate Brophy · Sleep

Denture Hygiene Important If you wear dentures, be sure to clean them properly—otherwise you may be at increased risk for pneumonia, according to a recent UK study. For the study (Medical Microbiology, June 21), researchers took samples from the mouths, tongues, and dentures of nursing home residents who had pneumonia. … Read More

Ask the Experts: Hoarding vs Collecting

Aug 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Sleep

Q: My spouse insists the growing piles of useless items are collectibles, I think he’s hoarding. How can I know for sure? A: It’s a good question because one person’s trash may be another person’s treasure. Hoarding is characterized by the excessive acquisition of and failure to discard objects, regardless … Read More

Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop? Medication and Therapy Help

Aug 13, 2023 · Dawn Bialy · Sleep

It’s not uncommon to get a bit nervous or anxious when hearing about tragic events in the news or facing a challenging life event. But if you find yourself constantly fretting over the possibility of something bad happening to your family or friends, or if you break out in a … Read More

Viewing Art, Even on a Computer Screen, May Boost Well-Being

Jul 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Sleep

For centuries people have been inspired by and found joy in observing art in galleries, museums, and public spaces. Recently, an international research team investigated whether viewing art online can produce similar mood-boosting benefits. In a study published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior, researchers found that among a … Read More

Why Goal-Setting in Therapy is Crucial for a Successful Outcome

Jul 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Sleep

Many people seek mental health counseling with a strong, but vaguely defined, idea that they want to “feel better” somehow. They’re well aware of the sadness, worry, fear, anger, or confusion inside, but they aren’t sure exactly what “better” will look and feel like. That’s where goal-setting comes in. For … Read More

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