Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses in the US. It's estimated that 16.2 million Americans suffer from major depressive episodes lasting more than two weeks each year. Pharmaceutical antidepressant use is increasing. Almost 13% of the population above the age of 12 reported taking antidepressants in the past month when surveyed. CBS News reported antidepressant use skyrocketed 65% in just 15 years! Use of pharmaceutical drugs to treat depression comes with a whole host of side ... continue reading...
Diet matters: Reducing meat by 35% is like switching from a SUV to a Prius
Climate change is real. We are seeing the devastating effects now. If they have not come to your neighborhood yet with violent storms or raging wildfire, you are fortunate. We are in this together as a planet. Eco-guilt may keep us from taking vacations or way heavy when we do. We can mitigate the effects of transportation by changing our diet. It's an impactful everyday choice that will have more impact than other small steps to save the planet. Diet vs Transportation How many miles ... continue reading...
Trump opposition to infant formula marketing restrictions & the US history behind it
Earlier this month, the Trump administration took a stance in favor of infant formula over breastfeeding. Although the president denied it was an action against encouraging breastfeeding in a tweet, the US delegation to the United Nations affiliated World Health Assembly used its influence to try and kill a resolution that would have promoted breastmilk and restricted formula marketing. The resolution was aimed at misleading marketing tactics by formula companies, such as Nestle, as well as ... continue reading...
How environmental education affects children’s connections, empathy, and responsibility
I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery—air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, "This is what it is to be happy. Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar What are the positive benefits of nature-based, environmental education? Are there any long-term effects? How does environmental education enhance our connections to one another and nature? How does it promote empathy and responsibility? Researchers have examined all of these questions. Generally speaking, we know that early ... continue reading...
4 Studies on the Positive Effects of Nature Therapy for ADHD Symptoms
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by three symptomatic traits: inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. There is no cure for this brain condition, and treatment usually consists of prescriptive drugs. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2016 data, ADHD affects 6.1 million children ages 2-17 years old. Among all children 2-17 years of age with ADHD, researchers also found: 6 out of 10 (62%) were taking medication for ... continue reading...
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