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The Impact of Doomscrolling on our Health [Visuals]

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There’s no shortage of bad news in the media to “doomscroll”, but research suggests the compulsive urge to surf the web can lead to poor mental and physical health outcomes. Doomscrolling is the tendency to “continue to surf or scroll through bad news, even though that news is saddening, disheartening or depressing”, a practice researchers found has boomed since the onset of the pandemic. 1

Taking conscious steps to limit our news consumption might help and be beneficial for the wellbeing. Here are some good tips we found around.

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

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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8 Actions we can all take to Save Water [Video]

Water is essential to life on Earth. It covers the majority of the Earth’s surface, makes up over 50% of our bodies, produces our food, and supports livelihoods. But this precious resource is not infinite and we need to stop taking it for granted. What we eat, and how that food is produced all affect water.

Together, we can take water action for food and be the change.

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Cold Plunges for Better Health [Visual]

Cold Plunges for Better Health [Visual] | ecogreenlove

Many people claim that immersing yourself in cold water has all sorts of benefits for your mind and body. But does the trend live up to the hype? Here are a few of the ways cold plunges might help your health.

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Tips for Boosting your Memory [Visual]

Tips for Boosting your Memory [Visual] | ecogreenlove

Most of us find that, as we get older, our minds aren’t as sharp as they once were. This is common and usually not a sign of a serious condition like dementia or Alzheimer’s disease that can lead to more severe memory loss. However, just because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s unavoidable. Several strategies can help strengthen your memory and thinking abilities. These tips may help you experience fewer “senior moments” as well as reduce your risk of serious memory problems.

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