Mental Health

Imagery techniques are very powerful tools that can improve health. They go by many names — such as guided imagery and visualization — and utilize the creative power of the mind to build images that support healing and reduce pain…

Every year, millions of people experience a spontaneous pregnancy loss, commonly called a miscarriage, during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 26% of pregnancies will end in miscarriage, so it’s safe to…

Humans have a wide range of nuanced emotions, but a new study published in PLOS One indicates that dogs may be able to pick up on one of our emotions in particular — stress. Researchers from Queen’s University in the…

One out of every five people in the United States struggles with mental illness each year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). However, just half of these people seek help for their condition. It’s a big step…

If you’ve ever known someone who’s had a panic attack, you might have heard how terrifying and consuming it can feel. But it can be hard to understand the intensity if it’s something you’ve never experienced. So what does a…

People living with depression know it’s not just a bad mood. The brain changes associated with depression can make you more susceptible to pain and less interested in sex, according to Advanced Psychiatry Associates. Depression can also result in weight…

Meditation is an ancient practice of stilling the mind and concentrating attention on the present moment, and it has become more mainstream in recent years, as per Verywell Mind. Although there are different types of meditation, most involve sitting in…

Are you an apple or a pear? According to WebMD, where you tend to store most of your body fat can tell you a lot about how much visceral fat you might have. If you carry most of your fat around…

Microdosing psychedelics is gaining popularity and you’ll likely find the word buzzing around. People are curious about the term “microdosing,” its potential benefits, and its safety. The premise is simple — microdosing is when you take a tiny dose of…

No one wants to get sick, and it’s only natural to have a fear of disease when you’re experiencing symptoms of an illness. However, there are some individuals who fear illness to an extreme degree, believing wholeheartedly they are sick…