Author Archives: Alta Loma

Why Depression Isn’t Just Sadness

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When life doesn’t go your way, it’s normal to feel sad. Everyone feels sad from time to time, which is a good thing because no one would know what it’s like to experience joy without sadness. What’s more, individuals wouldn’t appreciate happiness and how it feels if sadness wasn’t a normal part of our lives. […]

What Do Neuroscientists Do to Better Their Mental Health?

What Do Neuroscientists Do to Better Their Mental Health?

When we have to handle the responsibilities of school, family, work, and household responsibilities, this can make us feel mentally stressed and fatigued. We tend to forget that we are only human and we can only take on so much. According to Brain Health Central Blog’s article “Cognitive Neuroscientist Brain Health Mornings,” Patrick K. Porter […]

How Can a Daily Walking Routine Help the Mental Health of Senior Citizens?

How Can a Daily Walking Routine Help the Mental Health of Senior Citizens?

Many adults avoid exercising altogether because they are afraid of injuring themselves or feel “too old” to try. Walking is the best way to ease individuals back into a healthy lifestyle. No matter what age you are, increasing the amount of walking you do each week can provide you with a more positive mental health […]

What Are the Mental Health Effects of Incarceration?

What Are the Mental Health Effects of Incarceration?
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