Healthy Coping Skills for Uncomfortable Emotions
Dealing with tough emotions can be overwhelming, but learning how to navigate them is key to maintaining your mental health. Life’s challenges often bring stress, anxiety, or sadness, but by recognizing these feelings and using healthy coping strategies—like mindfulness, talking to someone, or taking breaks—you can regain control. Mental health is just as important as […]
What Happens to Your Brain When You Meditate Every Day?
People who meditate regularly swear by it, but others are often skeptical. But what if I told you that meditation is actually a powerful way to train your brain to be both calmer and sharper? Scientific studies have shown that meditating regularly can actually alter the brain’s shape, size, and function. It can shrink the […]
The Link between Cannabis Use, Immune System, and Viral Infections
Today, marijuana is the most commonly used drug worldwide, with around 188 million users, or about 2.5% of people aged 15-64. In the U.S., marijuana use among people aged 12 and older jumped from 11% (25.8 million) in 2002 to 17.5% (48.2 million) in 2019. Every year, 2-3 million new users start, and around 1.1% […]
Cannabis and Mental Health
Cannabis use can lead to disorientation, anxiety, and feelings of paranoia. It is linked to an increased risk of developing psychosis, including hallucinations and paranoia, as well as long-lasting mental disorders like schizophrenia. The risk of schizophrenia is especially higher for those who start using cannabis at a younger age or use it frequently. Additionally, […]
What Effect Does Smoking Have on Your Eyes and Macular Degeneration?
Smoking is a major risk factor for developing eye conditions like macular degeneration, but unlike aging or genetics, it’s a factor you can control. Research increasingly links environmental pollutants, including cigarette smoke, to eye diseases, with the CDC highlighting the connection between smoking and disorders such as cataracts and macular degeneration. Smoking can negatively affect […]
How to Boost Your Self-Awareness
Self-awareness is key to maintaining good mental health. By understanding your thoughts, feelings, and triggers, you can better manage stress, improve emotional regulation, and recognize when to seek help. It helps you stay grounded, make healthier choices, and create a deeper sense of balance and well-being in your daily life. Building self-awareness is a powerful […]
Loneliness and Mental Health Distress Have a Cyclical Relationship
Researchers identified four key themes from interviews in a study on loneliness: the meaning of loneliness, factors contributing to it, its links to mental health, and strategies for reducing it. The study found that certain groups, such as disabled individuals and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, are more vulnerable to chronic loneliness. While the sample […]
Cannabis and Secondhand Smoke
The dangers of secondhand tobacco smoke on the heart and lungs are well-documented, leading to concerns about whether secondhand cannabis smoke poses similar health risks. Cannabis smoke shares many of the same harmful and cancer-causing chemicals found in tobacco, with some present in even higher concentrations. Additionally, cannabis smoke contains THC, the psychoactive compound responsible […]
13 ways smoking affects the body
Smoking cigarettes harms nearly every organ in the body, significantly increasing the risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke, respiratory issues, vision problems, and gum disease. According to the CDC, smoking not only contributes to various diseases but also reduces overall health. It impacts multiple systems, including the respiratory, circulatory, reproductive, and visual systems, while elevating […]
Cannabis
Cannabis, derived from the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds of the cannabis plant, contains compounds like tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), known for its mind-altering effects. THC can impact mood, perception, and mental clarity, but it can also pose risks to brain health and overall well-being. Over the years, the potency of cannabis products has increased, as […]