mental health
Mental health and psychology are essential in life extension and leading a healthy and happy life.
Burnout in the Digital Age: What Science Says You Should Do
If you’re reading this on your phone or laptop, you’re not alone. In 2024, most of us spend more hours than ever in front of screens—working, connecting, relaxing, or just passing the time. But as our digital lives have expanded, so has a new kind of exhaustion: digital burnout. If you’ve been feeling drained, anxious, or unmotivated lately, you’re not imagining it. Science says our brains and bodies are struggling to keep up with the pace of the digital age.
By write with shan4 months ago in Longevity
How to Practice Brain Exercise: Proven Strategies to Sharpen Your Mind
Do you ever walk into a room and completely forget why you're there? Or struggle to recall a name that's right on the tip of your tongue? You're not alone. Our brains, like any other part of our body, need regular maintenance and training to function at their peak. But here's the good news: brain exercise isn't just about solving crossword puzzles (though that helps!). It's a comprehensive approach to mental fitness that can transform how you think, learn, and remember.
By Epic Vibes4 months ago in Longevity
7 Diabetes Skin Symptoms That Signal Uncontrolled Blood Sugar - Don't Ignore These Warning Signs
When we think about diabetes warning signs, most of us picture the classic symptoms: excessive thirst, frequent urination, and unexplained weight loss. But here's something many people don't realize—your skin often provides some of the earliest and most visible clues that your blood sugar is out of control.
By Epic Vibes4 months ago in Longevity
Beyond Expectations : The Effects of Societal Pressure. Content Warning.
The four causes of societal pressure are fitting criteria such as financial status, social media validation, pressure to outperform, and fear of judgement of others. Society is lying to itself. The amount of people who have to put up a "front" to fit into such a standard is almost concerning. The expectation to meet societal norms is one key factor that can shape people's behavior. The way people act can be influenced by other people's views on how things should be. As time passes by generations norms seem stagnant but with minor changes.
By hunter ruchelle4 months ago in Longevity
Early indicators of brain development may be found in a baby's gut flora.
When a baby is born, a lot of things seem to have already been decided. Many of us believe that a child's DNA largely determines their temperament, brain wiring, and likelihood of developing disorders like autism.
By Francis Dami4 months ago in Longevity
Why medications worsen symptoms before improving them
You take an antidepressant in the hopes of feeling better. The reverse is frequently seen during the first few weeks: increased anxiety, nervousness, and sleep disturbances. Before the benefits of the medicine become apparent, many people stop using it.
By Francis Dami4 months ago in Longevity
You Don't Need More Motivation. You Need a Better System. . AI-Generated.
At some point, most of us have had the same experience. You feel fired up about a goal. Maybe it's fitness, maybe it's a creative project, maybe it's finally getting your finances in order. The motivation is real. You start strong. And then, somewhere between week one and week three, it quietly disappears. You wait for it to come back. It doesn't. You conclude that you're simply not a disciplined person, and the cycle begins again.
By Jasmeen Singh4 months ago in Longevity
Difference between ADD and ADHD
Two Terms with the Same Meaning? One of the most confusing and complex classification for a condition affecting students has to be the ADD/ADHD label. Over a short span of time (20 or more years) the criteria and the name itself has gone under numerous changes. In fact, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be considered “traditional ADD”, whereas Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is associated with “inattention ADD.”
By Dean Traylor4 months ago in Longevity
A new brain map created by scientists may be able to identify illness before harm is apparent.
The internal wiring of the brain has never been a reference point for medical professionals analysing brain scans for indications of ageing or illness. There is no baseline, no curve, and no means to determine whether what they are seeing is out of the ordinary for someone that age.
By Francis Dami4 months ago in Longevity
The immune system may be able to detect tumours that were previously invisible thanks to a novel cancer medication.
Immunotherapy works effectively for many cancer patients at first, but months or years later, their tumours return. When the disease starts to spread again, doctors have fewer options for treatment since cancer cells frequently develop strategies to evade immune attacks.
By Francis Dami4 months ago in Longevity
Why Exercise Intensity May Matter More Than Duration for Brain Health
Modern fitness culture has a habit of equating duration with effectiveness. More steps, more minutes, more miles — the implicit promise has always been that volume is the variable that matters most. When it comes to cardiovascular health, that logic has real support. When it comes to the brain, a growing body of research suggests the picture is more complicated.
By Khali Sollis4 months ago in Longevity
