Mental and Emotional Health (Page 3 of 5)

Positive Vibes Only? Science Says It May Save Your Life

As most of us know, it’s no easy task to remain calm, feel happy, and experience satisfaction while coping with a health crisis. But positivity may have healing powers.

How to Ease the Winter Blues

If you get depressed in the winter but feel better in spring and summer, you may indeed have seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, a wintertime depression that affects roughly 5 percent of Americans.

5 Ways to Get Out of Bed When You Don’t Feel Like It

Let’s face it, getting out of bed feels impossible some days. Whether you are struggling with depression, stress, or exhaustion, it can be extremely difficult to get up and start the day.

Hoarding is a problem that’s become increasingly common in the U.S. It effects approximately 6 percent of Americans age 65 or older. The problem can range anywhere from moderate messiness to hoarding so severe it may be related to a mental health disorder like obsessive-compulsive disorder. Here’s what you should know, along with some tips and resources that can help you help your loved one.

Astounding 1 in 4 Seniors are Lonely – 7 Easy Ways to Conquer Chronic Loneliness

As seniors age, they’re at a higher risk than most to experience chronic loneliness. Here are 7 things you can do to help.

Grab Your Apron and Improve Your Mental Health

Cooking at home not only helps you eat better, but it also helps your mental health, according to a new study at Edith Cowan University. Here’s why.

6 Reasons Socializing Is Critical for Mental Health

Everyone at every age needs friends. Here are six ways that socializing promotes mental health.

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5 Simple Cognitive Exercises to Keep Senior Minds Sharp

From playing word games to learning a new language, there are countless ways you can give your brain a workout. Here are FIVE simple cognitive exercises that will keep your mind sharp, even as you age.

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10 Merry Ways for Older Adults to Celebrate Christmas Alone

Spending Christmas alone doesn’t mean you have to be alone. Here are a few tips on making a solo holiday a happy one.

When Long-Run Emotional Spending Is Not Soothing

Who hasn’t indulged in retail therapy? Case in point: the 48 pairs of shoes in your closet, of which only three pairs are comfortable enough to actually wear. Emotional spending is nearly always a mistake. The adrenaline rush lasts about as long as it takes to walk to the car. The feelings of guilt and remorse set in soon, sending your emotions on yet another wild ride.

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Mental Fitness Meets Fun: The Surprising Benefits of Music Lessons for Seniors

Music offers everyone a way to connect to the past, present, and future. Here’s how it can benefit older adults!

How to Celebrate the Holidays When You’re Grieving

What if you’re dealing with a loss this Christmas season? Here are some ways to celebrate the holidays while grieving.

Ultimate Guide to Promoting Emotional Wellness: Strategies, Tips, and Tools for Our Senior Loved Ones

Aging is a change that creeps up on us, gradually but inevitably. After a lifetime of constant movement and change, adjusting to the reality can be yet another difficult transition to navigate. That’s why prioritizing emotional wellness is so important.

10 Ways a Narcissist Abuses Your Kindness

Narcissists are not good people to date, befriend, or trust. Here are 10 ways they might take advantage of your good heart.

Why a Men’s Shed is a Good Idea

It’s no secret that many older men face serious challenges when it comes to healthy social connections. Traditionally, women often maintain a family’s social connections. If a man loses his wife through death or divorce, then staying connected can become a serious challenge. In the U.S. and the U.K., nearly 1 in 3 people who are older than 65 live alone; and in the U.S., half of those who are over 85 live by themselves.