Mental Health
Inadequate exercise and poor diet impacts women’s mental health more than men
“Self-care is how you take your power back.” — Lalah Delia
We all know how important is mental health! And, we should also make choices accordingly. But a new study has found that women’s mental will get impacted a lot due to the lack of inadequate exercise and poor diet choices on par with men.
Researchers at Binghamton University – State University of New York found that the general relationship between eating healthy and exercising led to better mental well-being in women over the age of 30.
The study revealed that the more nutrition that is packed into a diet, the lower the risk of disorders such as depression, anxiety and stress.
“Fast food, skipping breakfast, caffeine and high-glycemic (HG) food are all associated with mental distress in mature women,” said Lina Begdache, assistant professor of health and wellness studies at the university.
Lina added, “Fruits and dark green leafy vegetables are associated with mental well-being.”
“The extra information we learned from this study is that exercise significantly reduced the negative association of high-glycemic food and fast food with mental distress,” said Lina.
Dr Vishnu Gade, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist at Kamineni Hospital, advises to incorporate the below mentioned foods into your diet as they are mood/serotonin boosters.
- Eggs
- Almonds
- Pineapples
- Pumpkin seeds
- Spinach
- Green tea
Mental Health
Why fresh air is important for mental health ?
Fresh air boosts your mental health:
Studies have shown that fresh air can rejuvenate the mind and improve alertness.Breathing fresh air increases the amount of oxygen available to your brain and body, which boosts a sense of mental clarity.
Fresh air strengthens your immune system :
Fresh air strengthen your immune system. People who walk in nature have a more excellent respiratory function, which leads to better immunity. You can also breathe in more oxygen and exhale more carbon dioxide, which stimulates your immune system and protects you against infections.
Fresh air can reduce stress and depression :
Spending time in nature helps you release more endorphins, which are neurotransmitters that produce a feeling of happiness. People who spend time near plants have lower cortisol levels, the stress hormone, than those who don’t.
Fresh air improves your sleep :
Fresh air improves your sleep as it helps you relax an boosts your mood.the fresh air free from pollution feeds your brain with oxygen, reducing stress and making you feel more relaxed. Fresh air causes the body to secrete melatonin, a sleep hormone that helps you relax.
Mental Health
Does allergies impact mental health ?
Allergies :
Allergies are our body’s reaction to a normally harmless substance such as pollen, molds, animal dander, later, certain foods and insect stings. Allergies are very widespread.Symptoms of allergies range from mild-rash or hives, itchiness, runny nose, watery/re eyes –to life-threatening.
Allergies impacts on mental health :
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 50 million people experience allergy symptoms every year.people living with allergies may be prone to experiencing mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression. The correlation between mental health and allergies is an ongoing debate, but recent studies have shed light on parallels that may treatment for patients.
Common allergy symptoms may include :
- Itchiness in the eyes
- Sneezing, sniffing, and coughing
- Hives, which form a raised rash
- Heavy breathing through the mouth
- Wheezing and shortness of breath
- Headaches
- Coughing
- Ear pain and ear infections
- Nose bleeding
- Gastrointestinal issues
Mental Health
What is clinical depression ?
A mental disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.Possible causes include a combination of biological, psychological and social sources of distress. Increasingly, research suggests that these factors may cause changes in brain function, including altered activity of certain neural circuits in the brain.
Symptoms:
People may experience
- Mood: anxiety, apathy, general discontent,guilty, hopelessness,loss of interest or pleasure in activities, mood swings, or sadness.
- Behavioural :agitation, excessive crying,irritability,restlessness,or social isolation
- Sleep:early awakening, excess sleepiness, insomnia,or restless sleep
- Whole body:excessive hunger, fatigue,or loss of appetite
- Cognitive:lack of concentration, slowness in activity.
- Weight:weight gain or weight loss
- Also common:poor appetite or repeatedly going over thoughts
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