Most people are well-aware that trees help clean air by filtering out pollutants and toxins. There are numerous beneficial environmental effects that are derived from trees. Recently, researchers have been investigating whether trees are capable of improving the mental health of humans. According to new research, the number of trees in your neighborhood may have …
The number of individuals being diagnosed with mental illnesses in recent years is relatively alarming from both a micro and macro perspective. From a micro perspective, an individual with a condition like depression feels bad about themselves, is lethargic, often isolates themselves, and has a low income as a result of inability to work. They …
Many people are familiar with making lifestyle changes for self-improvement. In recent years, a concept called “biohacking” has emerged and taken the concept of personal development to a new level. It uses scientific quantification to track how someone is actually improving in a certain area of their life. Biohacking is often used to increase longevity, …
Biohacking is defined as making conscious changes to your biology (e.g. central nervous system) in order to “hack” or control the way that it functions. An example of a very simple biohack would be taking a supplement with the intention of improving your cholesterol levels. Assuming you’ve done your research and the supplement works, you’ve …
Many people aren’t sure how their dietary habits can affect their mental health. In the past, researchers have been attempting to come up with links between consumption of certain foods and depression. Although depression is caused by a variety of factors including: genetics, environment, sleep, etc. – there is mounting evidence suggesting that the foods …
Many smartphone apps have been developed to help us track our physical health. There are apps such as calorie counters, step-trackers, and ones that help us lose weight. These apps can be highly beneficial for maintaining optimal physical health. Although physical health is important, many people neglect keeping track of their mental health. Now there …
A recent study demonstrated that having plants on your desk or around the office will make you happier and more productive at work. Researchers noted that having a plant nearby can increase employee productivity up to 15%. Although this finding may not seem significant, a 15% boost in productivity adds up, especially if every employee …