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The Science of Happiness [Visual]

March 20Posted in HealthTagged ecogreenlove, happiest countries, happiness, Health, infographic, mental health, nature, welfare, wellbeing, wellness, world happiness reportLeave a comment

What makes people happy? Finland has been ranked as the world’s happiest country for the eighth successive year, with experts citing access to nature and a strong welfare system as factors.

It came ahead of three other Nordic countries in this year’s UN-sponsored World Happiness Report, while Latin America’s Costa Rica and Mexico entered the top 10 for the first time.

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The Connection Between Diet and Mental Health [Visual]

February 7February 7Posted in Food, HealthTagged diet, ecogreenlove, food, Health, infographic, meatless, mental health, nutrition, sugar, tips, wellbeing, wellnessLeave a comment

What you eat matters.

Dive in and take a look at what you can reduce and what foods you can increase to improve your wellbeing.

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8 Tips to lift your Mood during the Winter [Visual]

January 12January 11Posted in HealthTagged cozy, diet, ecogreenlove, Health, hobby, nutrition, sad, seasonal affective disorder, sleep, sunlight, tips, winter, winter blues, workoutLeave a comment

Do you normally have a sunny disposition, but the winter blues are keeping you down? The long, cold, dark days that accompany the winter months can affect your mood, circadian rhythm, and energy levels. Some people may even develop a seasonal form of depression known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

If you think you may have SAD, it’s important to talk to your doctor. They’ll prescribe some of the same treatments used for depression, like antidepressants and talk therapy. You can also follow some of the tips mentioned in this post to help lift your mood in addition to your prescribed treatments.

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Veganuary: Try Vegan this January [Visual]

January 8January 11Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged animal suffering, climate crisis, diet, ecogreenlove, food, Health, plant based, sustainability, vegan, veganism, veganuaryLeave a comment

For over a decade, Veganuary has been encouraging people to try vegan for January and beyond.

Animal farming threatens the survival of life on earth and is the greatest cause of animal suffering. A mass shift to plant-based eating is the solution.

Veganuary is focused on changing consumer behaviours and attitudes, while providing all the information and practical support required to make the transition to veganism as easy and as enjoyable as possible through the month. People can take part at www.veganuary.com/try-vegan.

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Tips to Improve your Bone Health [Visual]

June 19June 19Posted in HealthTagged bone, bone density, bone mass, calcium carbonate, ecogreenlove, exercise, Health, osteopenia, osteoporosis, vitamin D, workoutLeave a comment

Your bone health is key to your overall health and preventing injuries as you age. Bone loss is a natural part of aging that, if left untreated, can lead to weak or brittle bones (osteoporosis). More than 10 million Americans over the age of 50 are currently living with osteoporosis. Fortunately, you can slow bone loss as you age with the right lifestyle changes.

Keep reading to learn more about how your bone health changes as you age and what you can do to prevent osteoporosis.

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