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Walking back to happiness
April 23, 2012 at 12:42 pm
New research has found that something as simple and straightforward as a daily stroll in the fresh air could play an important role in fighting depression. A review of eight relevant studies published in the journal Mental and Physical … Continue reading
A friend for life: But can pets make us healthier too?
October 25, 2011 at 10:03 am
Most pet owners will agree that animals can make great companions – but could a furry (or perhaps even feathery or scaly) friend also be beneficial to our health? Being greeted by a pet each day can be a heart-warming … Continue reading
Happy marriages healing hearts?
October 10, 2011 at 2:58 pm
Here at Healthy People we couldn’t help but notice the recent news story about how people in happy marriages tend to live longer after heart surgery than fellow heart patients who are single or in an unhappy marriage. One theory … Continue reading
Summertime blues – Seasonal affective disorder in the sunshine months
August 1, 2011 at 8:06 am
While seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is pretty well-known, it’s something most of us would naturally associate only with the shorter days and darker evenings of autumn and winter, those lower temperature months when sunshine and blue skies seem like a … Continue reading
Healthy habits to help depression
April 11, 2011 at 1:34 pm
Did you know it’s Depression Awareness Week? It’s Held every April, the aim is to raise awareness of the condition, and raise funds for charity – while bringing an end to the stigma associated with depression. Depression is a fairly … Continue reading
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