Mental Health
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How Does Zinc Support Mental Health?
The antidepressant properties of zinc are well known and well supported by research. Learn more.
What Are Some Natural Remedies to Reduce Situational Anxiety?
Discover three natural remedies to tamp down situational stress.
5-Minute Meditation to Help You Take Pause
A quick breather for when you’re experiencing stress or a lack of ease.
How Do Omega-3s Support Mental Health?
Low omega-3 levels have been linked to mental health issues such as depression and ADHD. Here are some ways to make sure you are getting enough of these fatty acids.
How to Help Kids Manage Stress
Mental health experts offer tips for spotting signs of stress in children, along with healthy ways to help them cope. Plus, discover three mindfulness exercises for the whole family.
How Does Selenium Support Mental Health?
Selenium contains potent antioxidants, which can protect our brain cells and tamp down inflammation.
11 Natural Remedies for Insomnia, Anxiety, Brain Fog, and Fatigue
Occasional stressors like sleeplessness or fatigue can make it tempting to reach for over-the-counter drugs, but some mental health experts recommend trying nutritional supplements and remedies first.
The Mind-Body Connection: Tapping in to Mindfulness Through Movement
The mind-body connection refers to how our thoughts, beliefs, attitudes, and feelings either positively or negatively influence our physical bodies — and vice versa. It can be a truly powerful resource to tap into. In this episode, Jessie Syfko explains more about this connection, the benefits it provides, how we can grow it, and the integral relationship it has to our fitness efforts.
What Are Some Natural Strategies and Remedies to Overcome Fatigue?
Try these lifestyle tweaks and supplements to support general fatigue.
How Does Iron Support Mental Health?
When iron levels are low, it can lead to various challenges such as low energy and brain fog. Here are some tips to help you increase your intake.
How Does Vitamin D to Support Mental Health?
Vitamin D, also known as the “sunshine vitamin,” is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions. Learn more about how vitamin D tamps down inflammation — and helps mental health.
Which Supplements and Herbs Can Help Me With Insomnia?
Discover natural remedies to manage sleeplessness without relying on over-the-counter drugs.
How Does Magnesium Support Mental Health?
From supporting adrenals to supporting sleep, magnesium plays a vital role in supporting mental health as well. To learn more, read on.
Which Supplements and Herbs Can Help Me Combat Brain Fog?
For persistent brain fog, these three herbs may help.
8 Key Supplements to Boost Your Mental Health — Naturally
Herbs, supplements, and other natural remedies promote well-being — yet separating help from hype can be challenging. Follow this expert guidance.
Want a Mental Health Boost? Take a Walk
Discover how the simple act of walking can help restore your nervous system.
Got the Blues? Ultraprocessed Food May Be to Blame
Highly processed foods, which are typically high on the glycemic index, can reduce levels of serotonin and dopamine — and potentially contribute to depression and anxiety.
How Chronic Inflammation Affects Your Health
Our bodies need inflammation to fight off infection, but too much of it for too long can spur a wide range of illnesses. Learning to manage it effectively is key.
5 Techniques for Managing Stress in the Moment
Try these quick exercises for immediate support during stressful times.
7 Healthy-Living Experts Share Their Go-To Daily Habits
Looking to make a healthy habit change? Take inspiration from Life Time experts and their daily non-negotiables.
What Is Self-Care, Really?
“Self-care” is a term that gets tossed around a lot, but what is self-care, really? In this episode, Brie Vortherms, MA, LMFT, and Barbara Powell, MA, of Life Time Mind talk about it in a way that may be new to you — and explain why they think it should be rebranded as “performance recovery.” They share the 12 types of self-care and three categories of ways to integrate it into our lives so we can better support our health and well-being.