The best ways to beat stress, according to the experts – NZ Herald

The best ways to beat stress, according to the experts – NZ Herald

Read the full story here What effects does stress have on the brain during middle age and how to prevent it from getting worse? I was used to being busy, managing a family of four children ages seven to 18, writing a book, editing a weekly magazine and co-hosting a podcast, so I wondered where … Read more

‘I knew I had to be there for him’: Alex and Mike King’s treasured moments

‘I knew I had to be there for him’: Alex and Mike King’s treasured moments

The father and daughter duo always have each other’s backs. Photo/Michelle Hyslop Alex King was just a little girl when her famous father Mike King was battling addiction, depression, and a life-changing stroke. She didn’t fully understand her confusion, nor did she realize that she too would experience mental health issues, but she wanted to … Read more

Gardening helps to achieve better mental health

Gardening helps to achieve better mental health

According to a recent study, even if a person has never gardened before, the garden is such a happy area that simply spending time with plants can improve mental health. Research findings published in the journal PLOS ONE, University of Florida scientists found that gardening activities reduced stress, anxiety, and depression in healthy women who … Read more