Millions of people are suffering from mental health conditions, like depression and anxiety. Thirteen percent of Americans are currently taking antidepressants and nine percent of Americans are taking some sort of anti-anxiety medication. Yet fewer than nine percent of people meditate even though it has been proven to be as effective at treating depression and anxiety as medication. Meditation is a powerful way to work […] Read more »
Top 10 Benefits of Regular Physical Activity
In today’s fast-paced world we often put the importance of physical exercise on the back burner. Engaging in sports, regular exercise, or any physical activity is often forgotten but hopefully this infographic from Wishing U Well, will give you the boost you need to get back in action. Regular physical activity promotes longevity; it reduces the risk of developing diseases such as cancer, diabetes, stroke, and high […] Read more »
Why Being Present Makes Us Happier
According to the Huffington Post, 2014 has been the year of mindfulness (where more people have started to get interested in bringing elements from meditation into their everyday lives). There is now quite a bit of scientific data published as to why this might be a good idea. According to research carried out by Matt Killingsworth (www.trackyourhappiness.org), it turns out that being more present actually […] Read more »
Phobias – What Do We Fear?
What do you fear? While many Americans claim to suffer from a phobia, only 8.7% have actually been clinically diagnosed with one. One of the most common fears is snakes, and 51% of Americans admit to being afraid of these slithery creatures. Be sure to check out this infographic for more fun, weird and downright freaky phobias. Read more »