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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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Cardiovascular Disease: What Women Need to Know (World Menopause Day) [Visuals]

October 18Posted in HealthTagged cardiovascular disease, cholesterol, ecogreenlove, exercise, Health, lifestyle, menopause, mindful eating, sleep, smoking, tips, weight, women, world menopause dayLeave a comment

Cardiovascular Disease: What Women Need to Know (World Menopause Day) | ecogreenlove

World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing.

Breast cancer is often believed to be the number one cause of death and disability in women. In reality, it is cardiovascular disease. The number of cases of cardiovascular disease is high… and continuing to rise. But by understanding more about the causes and impacts of cardiovascular disease, you can take steps to reduce your risk.

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7 Ways to Hack your Circadian Rhythm [Visual]

February 8February 8Posted in HealthTagged better sleep, circadian rythm, ecogreenlove, Health, infographic, sleep, sleep hygiene, tipsLeave a comment

To learn how to hack your sleep for productive days (and for deep sleep), the first thing you need to do is to consider circadian rhythms.

Your natural sleep-wake cycle might not be conducive to your current lifestyle or schedule. Or maybe you want to wake up earlier to be more productive throughout the day. If this is the case, you’ll need to adjust to your new schedule or routine. The tips below will help you not only hack your circadian rhythm but will increase time in deep sleep and help you wake up rested and ready to take on the day!

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12 Tips for Better Sleep Hygiene [Visual]

October 19October 19Posted in HealthTagged anxiety, bedtime routine, better sleep, ecogreenlove, exercise, Health, healthy, infographic, insomnia, napping, sleep, sleep hygiene, sleep quality, tips3 Comments

Sleep hygiene is an important part of maintaining healthy sleep and improving sleep quality. Research and studies have identified habits and behaviors, or sleep hygiene, that help you get the sleep you’ve always wanted. With one in three adults in the U.S. not getting enough sleep, according to the CDC, sleep hygiene is an important aspect of our health many aren’t giving

Achieving sleep hygiene takes work and practice. Here are a few tips to start good habits to improve, or establish your sleep hygiene in the infographic below.

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Effective Bedtime Routines for Adults [Visual]

September 21September 20Posted in HealthTagged anxiety, bedtime routine, color noise, ecogreenlove, exercise, Health, infographic, music, productivity, relaxation, sleep, stress, switch off, tips, unplug4 Comments

Bedtime routines are not just for the kids. Numerous studies and even personal experiences have shown both bedtime rituals and routines are beneficial to adults as well. Consistent poor sleep is shown to decrease overall health and result in an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and other conditions. Keeping a consistent sleep schedule is vital to experiencing quality sleep and staying healthy.

Taking the time to relax before bed helps you get into the mindset that it is time to sleep and will lead to better sleep overall. Keeping a routine is psychological-the cues from your bedtime routine actions will help you get the sleep you need. Getting the sleep you need will allow you to be more productive during the day. If you want to wake up feeling refreshed and ready to start marking off items on your to-do list, here are a few bedtime routines that will help you sleep and give you more productive days.

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