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In All Reality, Energy/Protein Bars Might Be Junk Food

9Dec

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NUTRITION

In All Reality, Energy/Protein Bars Might Be Junk Food

Energy/Protein Bars Might Be Junk Food In Reality. They are being sold everywhere... energy/protein bars claiming to be good for you and good for burning fat and adding muscle... On closer inspection, however, looking at the food label, you will find a long list of dangerous ingredients. There are a lot of different kinds of these bars available these days... it's not always easy to figure out whether one of these nutrition bars is good for you or if it is unhealthy. If you want to find the right bar for you... you absolutely must start looking at the food labels. In my honest opinion, the majority of bars being sold today are garbage... they're candy falsely claiming to be healthy. Weight loss bars are just as bad. They're often full of corn syrup and other harmful substances... You ...

12Dec

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MENTAL HEALTH

Understanding The Cycle Of OCD

Obsessive compulsive disorder is more common than you think. But it can take 9 years for an OCD diagnosis. Obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a misunderstood mental illness despite affecting about one in 50 people – that’s about half a million Australians. Our new research shows how long and fraught the path to diagnosis and treatment can be. This initial study showed it takes an average of almost nine years to receive a diagnosis of OCD and about four months to get some form of help. What is OCD? OCD affects children, adolescents and adults. About 60% report symptoms before the age of 20. One misconception is that OCD is mild: someone who is extra tidy or likes cleaning. You might have even heard someone say they are “a little bit OCD” while joking about having beautiful stati...

12Dec

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MENTAL HEALTH

OCD Is A Bully

OCD Is a Bully, But You Can Stand Up to It! This article is based on the concept of standing up to OCD as if it is a school bully. It introduces concepts into a well-known and widely used technique that is employed by therapists for helping those with OCD. This article is also stipulates the hard work and effort that is required by people who suffer OCD to manage this potentially crippling disorder. This article also shares true insights and realities of effectively managing OCD. OCD is misunderstood. It is often misunderstood by the general public/the general community and sometimes even those working in the mental health sector, however it should be acknowledged that nurses and other workers indeed generally have a solid understanding of mental health problems and many workers have a...

Don’t Expect A Clear-Cut Answer To The Question ‘What Is Mindfulness’?

14Dec

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Don’t Expect A Clear-Cut Answer To The Question ‘What Is Mindfulness’?

This course asks, ‘What is mindfulness?’ – but don’t expect a clear-cut answer. Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of course: “What is Mindfulness?” What prompted the idea for the course? As a professor of religion and ethics, particularly Asian traditions, I had already been interested in teaching a course about mindfulness. Its popularity seems to be surging: I see “Mindful” on magazine racks, and almost everyone I’ve met at my university has used the word at some point. But oftentimes people say to be “mindful” when they mean “pay attention” or “don’t forget”: being “mindful” of a slippery road, say, or telling students to be “mindful of the deadline.” I started wondering what other people me...

World Health Day: Why Aren’t Americans Eating Enough Fruits And Veggies

12Dec

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World Health Day: Why Aren’t Americans Eating Enough Fruits And Veggies

Americans aren't eating enough fruits and veggies. Why? Most people know that fruits and vegetables are key to a healthy diet, but they may not know exactly how many, and the amounts, they should be eating daily. Some may believe they are on the right track but are surprised to learn they are underestimating the amount needed to meet nutrition recommendations. A survey conducted by the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) confirms that Americans are largely underestimating how many fruits and vegetables they need to eat on a daily basis. Consumers surveyed estimate the daily number of recommended servings to be 3-4 servings a day, short of the actual recommended 5 servings per day defined by the World Health Organization. For consumers to work toward achieving a healthier lifes...

The Main Reason Teens Are Depressed Isn’t Social Media

12Dec

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The Main Reason Teens Are Depressed Isn’t Social Media

Social Media Isn’t the Main Reason Teens Are Depressed. Politicians and media are in their latest wave of ascribing young people’s mental health problems to anything but their real source: dysfunctional adults. The “dangers” of social media lend themselves to alarmist headlines, especially when there are high-profile cases of abuse or violence with a social media component. That’s why many commentators, advocates, and Congress members are simply blaming teens for their increased stresses and advancing proposals to ban persons under age 16 from social media like Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok. Like many policy efforts when it comes to youth, this misses the mark and ignores the real crises afflicting teenagers. The real crises the most troubled teens face involve their parents’ rising...

Trippy Drugs To Therapeutic Aids – Psychedelics Got Their Groove Back

10Dec

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Trippy Drugs To Therapeutic Aids – Psychedelics Got Their Groove Back

From trippy drugs to therapeutic aids – how psychedelics got their groove back. For many years, drugs such as LSD, psilocybin and Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) were viewed only as highly dangerous drugs. However, in recent years they have had a bit of rebrand. Now they’re believed by some to have the power to heal, to reconnect us with nature – even resolve political tensions. Use of these drugs is on the rise. At the start of the pandemic in 2020, the UK Home Office released data showing a 230% rise in confiscations of LSD compared to the previous year. The pandemic itself might be changing drug preferences. Almost half of those using magic mushrooms reported using more during the pandemic according to a recent survey. The changing view of psychedelics can in part be attributed to the renewe...

Frazzled Health Care Workers – Poor Sleep May Turn Stress Into Poor Mental Health

12Dec

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SLEEP

Frazzled Health Care Workers – Poor Sleep May Turn Stress Into Poor Mental Health

Health care workers are frazzled – and poor sleep may turn stress into poor mental health. Health care workers often put the health and safety of their patients first, neglecting to take care of themselves. By providing continuous services around the clock, many experience short and poor-quality sleep, risking not only their own health and safety but also increasing the risk of making errors that can affect patient safety. I am an occupational health researcher who studies work, sleep and health among health care workers. My research has found that emotional labor – such as using fake smiles to hide true feelings – and work-family conflict – such as clashing demands between roles at work and at home – are both linked to depressive symptoms among health care workers. And poor sleep quality...

Even When We’re Not Hungry Here’s Why We Crave Food

12Dec

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Even When We’re Not Hungry Here’s Why We Crave Food

Here’s why we crave food even when we’re not hungry. Food cravings are very familiar to most people. We may see or smell food and want to eat, or sometimes we suddenly feel like eating something delicious. These intense desires occur even when we’re not hungry and can be very difficult to resist. There are many reasons why we may “feel” hungry even if our stomachs aren’t growling. Physical hunger in our bodies is controlled by complex physiological signals which stimulate our appetite and then suppress it after we’ve eaten (known as satiety). However, eating is much more than just responding to a biological need. There’s another system that drives and motivates us to consume foods that are rich in energy (calories): the brain’s “food reward” system. The rewarding nature of food can eas...

Here’s How To Tell When Little Bit Of Normal Healthy Narcissism Becomes Pathological

13Dec

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Here’s How To Tell When Little Bit Of Normal Healthy Narcissism Becomes Pathological

A little bit of narcissism is normal and healthy – here’s how to tell when it becomes pathological. During former President Donald Trump’s campaign and presidency, the word narcissism became something of a buzzword. And in recent years the word has been popularized on social media and in the press. As a result, social media and other online platforms are now rife with insights, tips, stories and theories from life coaches, therapists, psychologists and self-proclaimed narcissists about navigating relationships with narcissists or managing one’s own symptoms. The term “narcissism” is commonly used to describe anyone who is egotistical and self-absorbed. Someone who exhibits narcissistic traits may have a personality disorder known as narcissistic personality disorder. Over the past decade, ...