Have you ever been told you need to take 10,000 steps per day in order to maintain good health and stave off disease? For years, medical experts and fitness enthusiasts alike have cited this number as a benchmark to which all should aspire. But where did this target come from, […]
Exercise more effective than medicines to manage mental health, says study
University of South Australia researchers are calling for exercise to be a mainstay approach for managing depression as a new study shows that physical activity is 1.5 times more effective than counseling or the leading medications. Published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the review is the most comprehensive to […]
How Mental Health Awareness is Changing Our Culture
In this video, Kate Melgoza discusses the rise of working from home during the pandemic and how the freedom of working from home has allowed people to rediscover themselves through the lens of mental health. Full Video
The Truth About Your Heartburn Meds
Have you been taking heartburn medications to find relief, only to end up feeling worse? Maybe you wake up feeling exhausted or find that new symptoms are suddenly showing up. If so, know you are not alone! Recent scientific research suggests that inappropriate use of antacid medications could contribute to […]