mental health
Being stuck at home is not as intense as being away from Earth, but there are ways to cope in either scenario.
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An overabundance of this particular protein make mice anxious and is found in human OCD patients.
Dr. Robert Emmons and other researchers dig into the positive mental and physical health benefits of expressing gratitude.
When you stop predicting the future and comparing the present to the past, you can reach a beneficial flow state.
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Thankfully, there are ways to combat mental and physical fatigue, even in isolation.
In his new book, “The Wedge,” Scott Carney tests the boundaries of human resilience.
Your fear of anxiety could be preventing you from treating your anxiety, according to new Penn State research.
Why finding joy is more easily attainable than the pursuit of happiness.
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Johann Hari knows that mental health is really a social issue.
Gyms and fitness centers are closed, but your living room is always open.
A new study from Singapore found that intermittent fasting increases neurogenesis.
Combining various mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) can have numerous health benefits, according to new research.
The health care system isn’t ready for that, either.
Music, journaling, and spending time with your pets are all science-backed ways to boost mental health during stressful times.
A clean work space, plants, and putting on the right pants all make working from home easier, according to science.
Researchers documented the most common negative side effects of smoking weed, and who might be most susceptible.
Nostalgia is also proven to decrease loneliness and increase resiliency.
Playing and being creative shouldn’t stop when you grow up.
An inside look at common relationship problems that link to how we were raised.
It’s never too late to start strengthening your brain.
A new study found that practicing mindfulness can lower feelings of paranoia.
Social distancing won’t be easy, but science shows us how to make it more manageable.
Research from Denmark finds that mindfulness and music help sustain attention.
Learn how to cope with your stress by better understanding which stress personality type you are.
Researchers make breakthrough in studying traumatic long-term memory in flies.
We as a society need to rethink the way we value careers over everything else.
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Stress and anxiety therapist Dr. Amelia Aldao suggests waiting 60 seconds before reacting to a stressor, giving your rational mind time to catch up to your emotions.
Studies have shown that dominant sexual activity can often boost your work ethic several days after a sexual experience.
Once again, sugar-rich processed foods are shown to increase the likelihood of anxiety.
More frequent sex has been linked with higher income rates, according to a 2013 study.