Mental health

Parenthood is one of the most significant transformations in adulthood for both men and women. The stress of not being able to fulfil the desire of having a child wish has been linked to emotional and mental damage. Millions of people and couples are affected by infertility, which has a significant impact on their mental health. According to studies, infertile couples endure substantial anxiety and mental discomfort. When a round of reproductive treatments fails, for example, women and couples may suffer intense feelings of sadness and loss. Fertility medications may have an impact on your mental health. It’s not just infertility that may be stressful; the hormone medication that some women require to address the illness can also have a negative influence on their mental health. These side effects might include sleep problems, sex drive interruptions, heat flushes, depression, or anxiety, among other symptoms. How to keep your mental health in check? Infertility is a medical … [Read more...] about Here’s Why You Should Protect Your Mental Health While Undergoing Fertility Treatment

MSNBC’s Joy Reid, host of “The ReidOut,” on Thursday claimed that “there was no mental health issue” with Robb Elementary School shooter Salvador Ramos. Reid accused Republicans of “tying themselves into pretzels” by blaming everything but guns after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) initially said there were no known mental health issues with the Uvalde gunman who took the lives of 19 children and two adults. “We begin …. with Republicans just tying themselves into pretzels to point themselves at every single thing, but the problem — the gun,” Reid opened her show. “As far as we know, there was no mental health issue with the individual who stole the futures of 19 children in Uvalde, Texas,” she added. “Governor Greg Abbott even said it himself before he contradicted himself.” After airing a clip of Abbott touching on the nationwide mental health crisis, Reid pointed out that the governor “slashed more than $200 million from the department overseeing mental health programs.” “OK, … [Read more...] about Joy Reid: ‘As Far as We Know, There Was no Mental Health Issue’ with Uvalde Shooter

I find myself more shaken and stricken after this week's latest mass shooting, the elementary school massacre in Uvalde, Texas, that saw 19 children and two teachers slain in cold blood, than I did after other mass shootings in recent years. Part of that is biographical: As an ex-Texan, the son of an elementary school teacher and the owner of a rifle made by the same manufacturer as was the apparent murder weapon, this just hit home a little closer. And part of that, of course, is the sheer nature of the evil incarnate the likes of which decides to go shoot up a schoolhouse. The palpable nature of that profound evil in our midst is yet the latest reminder of the truism, contrary to modern convention though that truism may be, that man is by his nature inclined toward iniquity. As God Himself says in Genesis 8:21 , "The imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth." Naturally inclined toward tradition, conservatives—if perhaps no one else—intuit this. As the great conservative … [Read more...] about The difficult search for answers after Uvalde | Opinion

Fruit and vegetables provide our bodies with lots of essential nutrients and should be a key part of all our diets . In fact, the NHS recommends that the average adult consumes at least five portions of different fruit and vegetables a day. The health organisation advises: "There's evidence that people who eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day have a lower risk of heart disease, stroke and some cancers." However, diet expert Dr Michael Mosley has claimed that there are some commonly eaten fruits you should eat less of if you’re looking to lose weight. He explains: "What you eat has a profound effect on your mental health, and therefore on your energy levels. Once you've started the virtuous circle, then all the other things become much easier." What fruits should we avoid if we want to lose weight? Sugary fruits should be avoided if we want to lose weight ( Image: Getty Images) The diet expert told sbs.com: "Fruit is great if you’re … [Read more...] about Michael Mosley warns of common fruits you should cut out for weight loss – even bananas

One candidate wants to make the Los Angeles Police Department larger than it has ever been. Another envisions a future where America’s second largest city no longer needs police. The others have staked out middle ground. After the tumult of recent years, it should come as no surprise that the race to become Los Angeles’ next mayor has focused largely on issues surrounding crime, public safety and policing. Mass protests after the 2020 murder of George Floyd ignited fierce, ongoing debate about the role LAPD should play in the city and turned renewed scrutiny on long-running concerns about officers’ sometimes heavy-handed tactics. The city, meanwhile, had one of its deadliest years in the past two decades and helped elect a controversial reformer to serve as the county’s top prosecutor. But the candidates for mayor differ on the correct path forward, mirroring a nationwide struggle over how to balance the need to combat rising crime with calls to rethink a status quo in … [Read more...] about From more cops to defund: Candidates for L.A. mayor differ on crime and policing

Babies love to be touched. It is one of the senses that develops even before they are born, and one of the best ways for parents to quickly bond with their little ones. Massage is a form of skin-to-skin contact that helps improve the bond between parents and infants. This is as it helps to engender trust, especially in the first few years of a child’s life. Both fathers and mothers should also engage in other forms of physical contact, such as cuddling, hugging and rocking their newborns. Big benefits Massage is a primal form of intimacy between a mother and her baby. One of its benefits is that it helps stimulate maternal feelings, as well as the release of the hormone oxytocin. This hormone is usually secreted before pregnancy, during birth and later as mum comes into physical contact with baby. It is responsible for triggering various physiological functions and emotions such as happiness, attraction, love and affection. Another benefit is that touch also helps … [Read more...] about Bond with your baby through massage

Many people are not able to get sound sleep due to a number of reasons. It might be due to insomnia or other illnesses. Not just this, some people also have disturbed sleep and they wake up in the middle of the night. To get sound sleep, many of these people take sleeping pills. Sleeping pills are also prescribed as antidepressants for mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. While they might put you to sleep, these pills also have serious side effects if consumed daily. If you too are dependent on sleeping pills, then let’s take a look at the negative effects your body might suffer due to these. Dizziness Consuming sleeping pills more often can make you feel dizzy and sleepy all the time. This restricts the brain functioning and you might start to feel heaviness in your head. Your eyes might get close while you are still awake or you even feel drowsy. Impacts normal breathing Sleeping pills are not recommended for people suffering from breathing disorders or lung … [Read more...] about Taking Sleeping Pills Regularly? You Should Know About These Side-Effects

Fox Business host Neil Cavuto pushed back against Republican Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson pinning “wokeness” as a cause for the Uvalde shooting. Cavuto pointed out that the alleged gunman, Salvador Ramos, legally purchased his two AR-15 style rifles, prompting him to ask the senator if there needs to be stricter background checks during Thursday’s “Cavuto Coast to Coast.” Johnson said the nation needs to return to imposing “renewed faith” and “stronger families” on society’s children to prevent these incidents. “No matter what you do, people fall through the cracks and you can’t identify all these problems,” Johnson said. “You can’t arrest somebody for a crime they haven’t committed yet. These are difficult issues, but again the solution lies in stronger families, more support of communities, I would argue renewed faith, we’ve lost that. We’ve stopped teaching values in so many of our schools. We’re now teaching wokeness, we’re indoctrinating our kids with things like CRT, telling … [Read more...] about Fox Business Anchor Pushes Back Against Sen. Johnson Pinning Uvalde Shooting On ‘Wokeness’

UVALDE, Texas — The afternoon heat eased as the darkness arrived. The sorrow persisted. Distraught families remained in Uvalde’s town square well after midnight and into the early morning Thursday. In the evening, some stood in front of white wooden crosses with light blue hearts, one for each of the loved ones killed in the shooting Tuesday at Robb Elementary School. Later, with almost all of the TV cameras and reporters gone, they relaxed more in one another’s company, sharing some laughs as they avoided in-ground water sprinklers swishing across the grass, soaking them and the memorials. At their behest, a maintenance worker arrived to shut off the water. Profound despair manifested itself in reddened faces, weary and tearful eyes, the soft sobs of adults and the haunting cries of children. Few wanted to share their thoughts with reporters. Roses of various colors — red, white, yellow with red tips, pink — and bouquets of other flowers were piled at the foot of … [Read more...] about ‘We live praying the rosary every day’: At the Uvalde town square, a shared anguish

We're always on the lookout for diets that can keep us healthy, but what if you can also make the earth healthier while you're at it? To mark Earth Day on Friday April 22, leading nutrition app Lifesum has revealed the Climatarian diet, which if followed by every Brit would be the emissions equivalent of taking 85 million cars off the roads each year. Doctors Alona Pulde and Matthew Lederman at Lifesum have provided guidance on how better eating can improve our health while also cutting our carbon footprint . Here's what you need to know about the Climatarian diet and its health benefits. From reducing the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol to improving mental health Climatarian diet has many benefits What is the Climatarian diet? The Climatarian diet is a nutritious way of eating that focuses on plant-based food and lowering meat consumption. Dr Alona Pulde has created a seven-day meal plan that includes chicken and bean patties with potato … [Read more...] about What is the Climatarian diet? Planet-friendly lifestyle that easily cuts CO2 emissions