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Summer is here but that doesn’t mean everyone stops working. The weather may be nicer but it’s important to try to stay focused so that you can reach your goals by the end of the year. Even if you’re not actively pursuing a specific set of goals, resetting your habits can help you accomplish more, feel more rested and healthy, and connect on a deeper level with friends and family.

When we’re feeling stressed, one of the easiest things to do is curl up under a blanket and binge watch a TV show. While this might make us feel better in the short-term, ignoring our problems like this is extremely unhealthy in the long term.

Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, is a disease of the central nervous system where nerve impulses are disrupted. With MS, the immune system attacks the nervous system. The protective cover over the nerves, called myelin, is damaged or destroyed, and nerve impulses no longer flow smoothly. The scar tissue on the myelin is called sclerosis, giving the disease its name. MS occurs in people who respond to environmental factors that trigger the disease.

It’s a no-brainer, choosing healthy foods and living an active lifestyle is not only good for your body, it’s good for your mind too. In fact, past research has indicated that there is a definitive link between what individuals eat and how their brain functions, especially when it comes to mood and mental health.

Have you ever been asleep, started dreaming, and suddenly realized that you were in a dream? Lucid dreaming is the ability to recognize when you’re in a dream and use that knowledge to control what happens to you when you’re asleep.

If you’re not taking a multivitamin or eating well every single day, it can be tough to be sure you’re getting all the nutrients your body needs to thrive and survive. Luckily your body is smart enough to ask for what it needs, and every vitamin deficiency comes with warning signs in the form of symptoms.

If you’re contemplating exchanging white sugar for artificial sweeteners, you’re not alone. There are tons of people right now who are trying to figure out which choice is right for their lives. To make your decision easier, we’ve come up with some pros and cons of using artificial sweeteners. Read on so you can make an informed dietary decision.

Meditation is a great habit to pick up. Even if you do it for a few minutes a day, you’ll soon start seeing tangible benefits in your everyday life. If you’re looking for a good reason to start meditating right now, we’ve laid out a few benefits that it can bring to your life, as well as a few suggestions on how to start today.

Today, we’ll be going over a few hard and fast running rules that should help ease you into this incredibly healthy hobby. We’re going to explore the benefits of running, a list of recommended gear, tips and tricks on how you can get the most out of every mile, and more.

Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, affects millions of people every year as the seasons begin to change, the days get colder, and the nights get longer. SAD is a form of depression that occurs during the winter months, and doctors estimate that it affects a large percentage of the population – five percent of people studied say that their SAD interferes with their life on a daily basis.

High blood pressure is a common health problem throughout America. Although it is not a disease in and of itself, high blood pressure is an indicator of an increased risk for other potentially serious health conditions. Statistics indicate that over 75 million Americans suffer from high blood pressure and the problems that can result from this condition.

Like most people, you have probably heard of Lyme disease but do not know much about the disorder. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that approximately 300,000 people are diagnosed annually with the condition. It is transmitted to humans through a bite from a blacklegged tick and can affect people of all ages.

Fall has always been a time for preparation, so that we can enjoy rest and relaxation during the long winter nights. There’s no better time to prepare than right now since the weather is still warm enough to enjoy being outside, and the days are longer than they’ll be for the rest of the year.

Think about what you want in life. Is “happiness” one of those things? It usually is for most people. But, happiness is not a destination; it’s a state of being. In psychology, this state is often referred to as self-actualization.

You might think that younger is better when it comes to parenting, but there are actually many benefits that come with being an older parent. Of course, there are a few detractors as well. Here are 14 pros and cons of being an older parent.

Ahh turmeric. It’s been adding color, bite, and depth to Eastern inspired foodstuffs for centuries. South Africans cook rice with it. The Vietnamese add it to their traditional crepe-like dish banh xeo. And your favorite curry just wouldn’t quite taste the same without it.

Is your job, your relationship, or the general state of the world today stressing you out? Even the most seemingly together person can find themselves overwhelmed by tension and have difficulty coping from time to time.

Being an introvert at a party can be tricky. But breathe easy because today on Healthversed, we’re set to arm all of you introverts with proven tricks to help you break out of that shell.

Everyone has their own particular pet peeves, and not blowing up at someone who is chewing with their mouth open or using their sleeve to wipe their nose instead of a Kleenex is an act of tremendous self-control. Here are a few common pet peeves.

As scientific research has progressed, a surprising amount of mistaken information about the brain has stayed in our collective consciousness. For example, have you ever heard someone suggest that they don’t excel at math because they are ‘left-brained’?

The brain is the center of intelligence. It’s the interpreter of the senses, the trigger of body movements, and the control center of behavior. The human brain with all its complexity acts like a storage device which safety holds a person’s most cherished memories.

Mindfulness. It’s a word we’re hearing more and more nowadays. It’s a buzzword but also a really helpful meditation technique. If you’re interested in giving your busy brain a time-out, you can explore mindfulness with an online search right now. Mindfulness is good for both your body and brain. It helps relieve stress and allows […]