The Importance of Sleep for Brain and Mental Health
After a long and stressful day, it’s not uncommon in our hyper-stimulated society to forgo a long, restful sleep for scrolling through seemingly-rewarding social media or binge-watching our favorite TV shows. Although not nearly as appealing, sleep is exactly...
Gut Instincts: Decoding the Relationship Between the Gut Microbiota and Depression
Depression affects approximately 5% of the global adult population, making it the second most prevalent mental disorder worldwide behind anxiety disorders. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “depression is a leading cause of disability around the...How Social Connections Support Your Mental Health
Humans are social beings by nature. Early humans evolved in tribes and villages that protected and supported one another. And while our environment has changed since our hunter-gatherer days, that evolutionary tendency survives in the modern world, where humans...