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Canadian brand highlights mental health with homegrown designs
Breadcrumb Trail Links Style & Beauty Shopping Essentials Life Fashion & Beauty For founder Jennifer St. John, the brand Marnie & Michael has always been about more than just cool, Canadian-made products. Marnie & Michael The Erin Market Bag, $200. Marnie and Michael Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content For founder Jennifer St. John, the brand Marnie & Michael has always been about more than just cool, Canadian-made products. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Witnessing the effects of mental-health struggles…
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5 of the Best (and Worst) Foods for Your Mental Health
We always talk about physical health and diet. Understandably, the food we eat gives our body the nutrients it needs to function. But our relationship with food goes much deeper than that. There are social and emotional connections that can influence how we feel mentally. What you eat can alleviate or agitate mental health symptoms. Don’t worry; variations in your diet are natural and won’t wreck your mental health. Food is fuel for your body and mind. Here are the foods you should eat to improve your mental health and which you should avoid. You can also prioritize your mental health by valuing mealtimes and focusing on foods that make…
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Adding walnuts to daily diet shows positive effects on mental health
Poorer mental health is common in undergraduate students due to academic stress. An interplay between stress and diet exists, with stress influencing food choices. Nutritional interventions may be effective in preventing mental health decline due to complex bidirectional interactions between the brain, the gut, and the gut microbiota. Previous studies have shown walnut consumption has a positive effect on mental health. In a new study, scientists from the University of South Australia aimed to investigate the effects of academic stress and daily walnut consumption in university students on mental health, biochemical markers of general health, and gut microbiota. They found that daily walnut consumption improved mental health indicators and protected…
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Matilda Djerf On Starting As A Creator, Mental Health, And Building An Inclusive Fashion Brand
Matilda Djerf at the drawing table. Djerf Avenue “You’ll find a time in your life when you feel like you belong.” In a world where “fast fashion” is the norm, many consumers seek brands focused on sustainable practices, timeless fashion, and community involvement. Matilda Djerf is a Swedish designer, model and founder of essentials fashion brand Djerf Avenue. The brand was founded in 2019 with the goal of creating a fashion brand that would stand the test of time. In just their first year of operation, they have already made waves in the fashion industry with their unique designs and commitment to sustainability. Djerf Avenue’s collection of wardrobe basics are…
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NHS shake-up to tackle cancer, obesity, mental health and addiction crises
Rishi Sunak has declared war on cancer, obesity, mental health and addiction with a blueprint inspired by the Covid vaccine rollout. The Prime Minister today announced more than £113million in funding for research into cutting-edge treatments and technologies with the aim of encouraging breakthroughs and saving billions of pounds. Each ‘healthcare mission’ will be led by an independent expert, chosen by a panel including Dame Kate Bingham who headed the vaccine taskforce. Ministers believe tackling the key challenges in each area could save the NHS and economy billions, with obesity alone estimated to cost the health service £6.1billion per year. OBESITY CRISIS: More than 42million adults in the UK will…
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Elon Musk’s Leadership Style Bad For Business And Mental Health, Experts Warn
Experts say Elon Musk’s iron-fisted Twitter tactics are inhumane and dangerous, plus they go against … [+] the grain of modern workplace research. FilmMagic Chaos continued to erupt as hoards of employees exited from Twitter on November 17th after Elon Musk’s iron-fisted demands. He gave workers until 5:00 p.m. to decide whether to quit or stay and work “long hours at high intensity.” Meanwhile, large corporations such as CBS suspended their Twitter accounts because of the tumultuous takeover and the uncertainty of its future. Musk has used the kind of oppressive leadership tactics that caused disruption in the post-pandemic workplace—the opposite of what experts call for to remedy workplace havoc…
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7 ways that diet can improve your mental health
Reprinted with permission from Brain Energy by Christopher M. Palmer, MD (BenBella Books, Inc., 2022) What we eat, when we eat, and how much we eat have direct effects on metabolism and mitochondria. Everyone knows that diet plays a role in obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. What most people might not know is that diet also has profound effects on mental health and the brain. This field is massive. Tens of thousands of research articles and countless textbooks have explored the effects of diet on metabolism and mitochondria. Most of this research has focused on obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, aging, and longevity. However, these researchers don’t usually see…
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Vancouver-based hat company shines spotlight on mental health
Breadcrumb Trail Links Style & Beauty Shopping Essentials Life Fashion & Beauty Like most entrepreneurs, Ben Miller’s goal is for everyone in the world to own a product from his brand, WIRTH Hats. Ben Miller is the founder of WIRTH Hats. Alexa Mazzarello Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content Like most entrepreneurs, Ben Miller’s goal is for everyone in the world to own a product from his brand, WIRTH Hats. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Rather than being motivated by…
