Depression and heart attack go hand in hand. When a person suffers a heart attack, depression and anxiety aren’t far behind. A heart attack is a major life stressor, affecting a person physically, mentally, and emotionally.  It’s normal to feel anxious about your health afterwards. It’s also natural to be sad after a heart…

  If you watch a ‘60s movie, you’ll notice neighbours saying hello to each other when they go to work, come home, or mow the lawn. It used to be the friendly thing to do. Saying hello was also a good way to keep ties with your community and build support for positive mental health.…

A recent article by Huffington Post suggests that people who have depression for a long time may be at increased risk for stroke. “Researchers found that adults ages 50 and older who had symptoms of depression that lasted more than two years were twice as likely to have a stroke in the following two years,…

Food affects mood. Natural foods are better than junk foods at regulating mood. Some foods are natural anti-depressants because of what they contain. Your everyday food choices can affect your mood. Here’s eight foods that fight depression and anxiety. Whole grains. Reduces mood swings, depression, and anxiety. Contain high levels of tryptophan, an amino acid crucial…

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