When you’re new to exercise any kind of movement is a positive. But, you may be wondering if exercise intensity adds to its benefits. While research into exercise and depression is ongoing, some studies show that intensity offers no additional benefit. That being said, however, in my experience, the more…
GET UP AND MOVE You may already be aware of the research that shows that when we add exercise to our life it lifts our mood. But knowledge does nothing unless we put it to use. In this post, I want to help you do just that. As I’ve said,…
Diminish Depression with Exercise Even a slight decrease in depression is huge for those experiencing depression. It is a complicated illness that, when left unattended, destroys relationships, careers, opportunities and the ability to enjoy ones life. Taking steps to diminish depression only makes sense. Fortunately, research has come a long…
While depression can move into your life and turn it upside down, healing depression is possible. Every day I read stories and see statistics on the psychological impact of Covid, and depression is on the rise as a result. I know depression, inside and out. It can creep up on…
Most of us remember the feeling of being pushed out of our comfort zone when we become a parent for the first time. Becoming a grandmother can elicit similar feelings. There’s no doubt that we feel overwhelming joy the moment the new little one arrives and an unexpected desire to protect and…
People who suffer from depression often describe it as a sense of hopelessness. We associate it with a devastating loss, disappointment or rejection. I describe a bit of my experience with depression in my posts, Living Under the Cloud and A Crack in the Night Sky. Depression begins for many…
