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Serotonin is the "feel-good" chemical with a variety of functions in the human body. While dopamine releases the happy hormone, serotonin stabilizes the mood. The two can go hand in hand. Serotonin, sometimes considered a hormone, is a neurotransmitter the body uses to send messages between nerve cells. Serotonin plays a role in our mood, sleep, emotions, appetite, and digestion. People with low levels of serotonin (also known as a serotonin deficiency), find themselves feeling tired, irritable, and unable to function properly. To help combat this, we've compiled a few methods on how to get more serotonin including foods high in serotonin, exercise and serotonin, sunlight, and more. All are ways to increase serotonin naturally and safely.

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If you’re not familiar with what SAD light therapy is, allow me to explain. Light treatment involves sitting in front of a specialized 10,000 LUX light therapy lamp. These lamps are designed to put out high amounts of light (LUX) to mimic the sun. Our bodies need sunlight, but we rarely receive enough of it—the sun aids in our body’s ability to produce two essential hormones: melatonin and serotonin. By sitting in front of a light therapy lamp for 20-30 minutes each morning, we replace some of that lost sunlight. These 12 light therapy lamp benefits have been thoroughly researched and tested based on the effects bright light therapy has on users.

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The life of a caregiver is a challenging one. Statistics show that 6 out of 10 are employed with nearly half working full time. What's more, 46% of caregivers feel they have too much to handle, while 42% don't have enough time for themselves. The first steps as a new caregiver are critical. The transition into this position can be challenging. For this reason, we asked 15 elderly caregivers, family caregivers, personal caregivers, and professional caregivers to offer their top caregiver tips for those new to the role.

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While some will find themselves enrolled in a senior’s home, others have to be alone without entering senior living. As such, doctors prescribe emotional support animals to these individuals to help them cope with their situation. If you’re a senior or know someone who’s thinking about getting one of these pets, take a look at some of the perks of getting an emotional support animal. These are 10 benefits of pets for seniors.

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After a challenging year, it might be hard to set intentions for keeping up with your mental health in the year to come. Physical health issues, loss, loneliness, anxiety, and depression all interfere with our confidence in our ability to maintain a healthy and happy mind. However, maintaining good mental health doesn't have to be a constant internal battle with your negative thoughts. Instead, it can be an assortment of habits and small actions that, together, help you improve your mental health holistically. If you find yourself struggling, these mental health tips can help.

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According to the findings of the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), around 15 million people report experiencing severe joint pain related to arthritis, with half of these adults reporting persistent pain. According to a separate 2016 study by Joint Pain Epidemiology, symptomatic osteoarthritis affects from 10% to 15% of the global population, with over 27 million people in the US and 8.5 million in the UK. Furthermore, data from the European Health Interview Surveys showed that the knee, hand, and hip as the most affected regions in the human body. In this article, we'll break down the causes of acute and chronic joint pain as well as the most recommended joint pain treatments.

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