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Just like a new habit, solidifying a new friendship takes time. Exactly how much time? According to communication-studies professor at the University of Kansas, Jeffrey A. Hall, it generally takes over 200 hours to build a close friendship from the…

Intermittent fasting (IF) has become a popular method for weight loss and disease prevention, despite the need for more rigorous research (via Healthline). It’s an eating plan characterized by specific periods of fasting followed by designated hours for eating, according…

Many people believe the common myth that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) only affects veterans who have returned from war. In reality, anyone who experiences extreme life trauma is at risk of developing PTSD.  While the specific cause of PTSD is…

Everyone remembers spinning around in circles as a kid. When you stop, the world seems to keep spinning around you, and it’s difficult to find your balance. That’s what someone with vertigo experiences, only they didn’t precede it by spinning…

High blood pressure — or hypertension — has become an epidemic, affecting 47% of adults within the United States alone (per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Aptly nicknamed the silent killer, hypertension was the primary cause of death for…

When you hear the word psychedelics, you might imagine people having hallucinations or intense, out-of-control trips. But microdosing, which has become an area of interest in the scientific community, isn’t that. And a new study published in Scientific Reports supports previous…

Feeling a little blue every now and again is a perfectly normal part of the human experience. If you’ve gone through a breakup, been fired from a job, disappointed your friends or family, or even had a stranger say some…

Hypochondriasis, also known as health anxiety or illness anxiety disorder, is a mental health condition characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness (via the Cleveland Clinic). People with hypochondriasis (or hypochondria) may have a preoccupation with their health…

The thought of anxiety might make you think of panic attacks or someone who’s afraid of leaving the house. We often associate anxiety with crushing worry and fear, but sometimes, it’s not so obvious. If you get anxious but are still able…