There’s a mind-body link between depression and low back pain. It’s well-known that neck pain and back pain are side-effects of stress. But depression also causes muscle issues, especially low back pain. Back pain is linked to depression and anxiety. In 2017, research done by Canadian University students found a direct link between depression and…

  Depression affects eyesight. This means that when you’re depressed, you actually see the world differently than other people. The world becomes a grey, hazy place and things you normally would see and recognize get missed. How your eyes let you see the world. Human eyes actually form as two outgrowths of the brain in the embryo.…

    Your body looses electrolytes through sweat whenever you do heavy physical work, exercise, or sweat lots. An easy way to replenish those electrolytes is with an electrolyte drink. There are lots of different ones on the market, but most, if not all, contain large amounts of sugar. Sugar is added to make the…

Self harm is an attempt to get instant relief from emotional pain without suicidal intentions. Self harm usually starts at age 14 but it can start at a younger age. The most common type of self harm is cutting oneself. But self harm also includes consuming toxic amounts of alcohol or drugs, burning or scratching…

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