The symptoms of dementia vary (depending on the cause and the individual), but often include memory loss, mood changes, communication and motivation problems, a reduced ability to plan and problems with controlling their own behavior. Some symptoms, such as restlessness, agitation and communication difficulties, can be challenging for you as a carer, and this can cause you high … [Read more...]
Learn Mindfulness Techniques to Reduce Stress and Improve Performance
Stressed by the pace of modern life? Mindfulness might be the answer. Research shows that when you’re not deliberately paying attention to something, your brain goes into default mode causing increased anxiety and poor communication. Mindfulness can help end this unproductive behavior. In the online course "Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance", you’ll learn how to … [Read more...]
What Are The Dangers of Crystal Meth?
Crystal meth is short for crystal methamphetamine. It is just one form of the drug methamphetamine. It is an extremely addictive and dangerous drug that has caused enormous harm to people who indulge in the recreational use of this substance. For the crystal meth user, the enormous dopamine rush it triggers can override all other considerations, but the toll of meth eventually … [Read more...]
What Are The Effects of Binge Drinking in College?
For many college students, binge drinking may seem like the norm. In fact, two out of three US college students admit to having engaged in binge drinking within the last month! Of course, college is not just about studying - it's about meeting people, socializing, finding out who you are, engaging in team sports, getting fit, having fun, and other activities. But if one of … [Read more...]
5 Stress Relieving Tactics For You To Try
Stress seems to be all too common these days. Increasing demands made on us at work, problems paying all the bills at home, the generally faster pace of life - all these can make us sick, impact our relationships, and even shorten our life. So how can we better cope with all this stress? Exercise clearly helps with our general health, but it can also trigger a release of … [Read more...]