mental health

Mental health and psychology are essential in life extension and leading a healthy and happy life.

Finding Balance During Seasonal Depression
Seasonal depression affects a lot of people. According to Mental Health America, 5% of the U.S. population deals with this yearly mental anguish – and, while that might not seem like much, that actually equals out to around 17 million people. That’s millions of people feeling down when the weather changes. And, though Seasonal Affective Disorder, SAD, can happen in the warm months too, we tend to hear more about it in the winter. This is likely because we’re getting less natural vitamin D, which we absorb through our skin when the sun is out. We’re spending less time outside because it’s cold out, and the sun is appearing less because of all those clouds!
By Ivy Rose9 months ago in Longevity
Day 4 of Quitting. Top Story - January 2026.
If this is how sobriety feels, maybe it’s better to go through life a little buzzed… this, along with other hits like, I want to kill myself, I wish I was dead, and I’m going to throw myself off a bridge have been the only thoughts on rotation these past few days. I promise myself that if, in a month, I still feel like this (‘this’ meaning despondent, full of rage, and simultaneously numb) I can go back to smoking. Until mid-February though? Nicotine is off the table.
By sleepy drafts9 months ago in Longevity
Why Himalayan Salt bricks take your Sauna Session to the Next Level
When you enter a sauna, you expect that rush of body heat and trace of decompression from daily life’s grind. But what if you took that idea to the next level? Imagine yourself surrounded by the.. gentle, healing light of ancient salt crystals and inhale.. the purifying, healthful air, enriched with minerals. That’s about the only luxury you get when making the choice for a Himalayan salt sauna. If you use Himalayan salt bricks for your sauna therapy sessions, not only do you get a pretty picture perfect look, but your regular sauna session transforms into a holistic and wellness therapy session.
By Emily Rosie9 months ago in Longevity
The Silent Revolution: How a Spin Bike in My Living Room Changed Everything. AI-Generated.
For years, my relationship with fitness was a series of "starts" that never quite "stuck." I’d buy the expensive gym membership, feel the surge of January motivation, and then slowly retreat when the logistics of commuting, locker rooms, and "gymtimidation" became too much to handle.
By George Evan9 months ago in Longevity
Can You Actually Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally?
The goal of lifestyle treatment for type 2 diabetes is to reverse it, drive it into remission, meaning normal blood sugars on a normal diet without drugs, and exactly that can be achieved optimally with a whole food, plant-based diet, as I’ve reviewed before.
By Edward Smith9 months ago in Longevity
Masturbating Ourselves to Death: Unpacking the Myth and The Real Modern Risk
Let’s clear the air immediately: you cannot, from a purely physiological standpoint, masturbate yourself to death. The provocative phrase “masturbating ourselves to death” isn’t a literal medical warning but a potent metaphor for a much more insidious modern dilemma. It points to how our relationship with self-pleasure, fueled by unprecedented access to digital stimulation, can morph into a habit that drains our vitality, time, and real-world connections.
By Epic Vibes9 months ago in Longevity
How I'm Emphasizing Astrology in 2026
Astrology has become quite the topic over the years. I remember when I first started implementing it into my life, way back in elementary school. Obviously, astrology has been around much longer than it has been popular in the Western world. In fact, some parts of the world use a completely different time sheet for their readings.
By Grace Genet9 months ago in Longevity
Why Men Seek Casual Sex: Power, Control, and the Psychology of Modern Masculinity
Let's start with a sentence that often echoes through dating discourse, social media hot takes, and late-night conversations: "Men just want one thing." That "thing" is almost universally assumed to be casual, no-strings-attached sex. But what if we're only seeing the surface? What if the pursuit of casual encounters is less about the physical act itself and more about what it represents?
By Epic Vibes10 months ago in Longevity
The 5 Reiki Principles
The Five Reiki Principles Changed How I Live These simple precepts from 19th-century Japan might be the most practical spiritual advice you've never heard.
By Reiki Massage Metaphysical Healing Service10 months ago in Longevity
The Path Of Healing
There are different types of pains that people are struggling with in today's world. There are physical pains... Psychological afflictions...
By H.E. Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, COIE, DFM, DHM10 months ago in Longevity
Patience to Perseverance: 2025 Angel Blessings and Sidenotes
Patience does not come prepackaged with a pretty little red bow. It is a gift to oneself, constructed with intentional practice. Perceived timelines must dissolve, erasing self-inflicted pressure. Patented equals a personal copyright, only when ready. Racing is neither embracing the lesson nor is it a reason. Slow and steady is the course. Perseverance is the season. -Marilyn Glover
By Marilyn Glover10 months ago in Longevity
The Simplest Way to Lose Belly Fat
I'm going to talk about how to burn belly fat step-by-step. There's really three basic sections: the basics of what to do, things to add to speed up weight loss, and things to avoid to speed up weight loss. Okay, so let's talk about the basics first—and some of this might be just repetitive, but if you've never seen an article from me, this will be very helpful.
By Edward Smith10 months ago in Longevity