Mental Health

You’ve probably found yourself reaching for comfort food when you feel anxious, stressed, upset, or a little blue. But comfort eating is not always associated with negative feelings. Psychology Today explains that we sometimes eat comfort food on special occasions,…

Experts predict cancer cases in the U.S. will continue to rise in the coming decades. According to research published in 2024 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cancer prevalence rates are estimated to increase by nearly…

The stresses and worries of the modern lifestyle — bills, technology, work, and other long-term stressors — can weigh heavy on the mind. Healthline reports that people are more stressed out today than they were before the turn of the century…

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory that warned about the risk of social media on the mental health of children and adolescents. The 25-page advisory drew from more than 100 research studies that showed that although social…

In the conversation about what happens in the final moments before death, there is a lot of focus on the physical and even slightly unexplainable phenomena. While the physical elements entail loss of appetite, slowing down of internal organ function, and…

Simone Biles may be most famous for dominating the gymnastics world, but she has also used her position as America’s sweetheart to speak out against injustices, including bias against athletes with atypical mental health.  When hackers broke into the World…

You’ve probably been there. You’re nervous about a job interview and find yourself running to the bathroom every ten minutes as you wait in the lobby ahead of meeting with your prospective employer. Having the urge to pee when you’re anxious…

Stress can have a significant impact on the body. While some stress is normal, longer-term stress can impact everything from muscle tension to the reproductive system to digestion, according to the American Psychological Association. And research shows that post-traumatic stress…

Shopping for the holidays can be stressful, but finding the right gift for someone with anxiety can be difficult. You might think that setting up an appointment for a spa getaway might help, but the idea of commitment might bring on…